When does imperfect self-defense occur?
What will be an ideal response?
This type of manslaughter occurs when an individual uses excessive force to defend him or
herself or acts in unreasonable believe that deadly force was necessary under the
circumstances.
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Which of Barker and Carter’s (1995) typographies of police lying deals with the lie being made to pursue a legitimate organizational goal?
a. accepted lying b. justified lying c. tolerated lying d. deviant lying
Government use of capital punishment sends a message that it tolerates killing, thus the so called _______________
a. liberalization effect b. execution effect c. brutalization effect d. deterrent effect
An undercover police officer approached a suspected drug dealer in a bar. The undercover officer purchased a beer for the suspect and began a conversation about sports. The officer then told the suspect that he was out of a job and was wondering how he
was going to pay his rent and other bills. The suspect became comfortable with the officer and said, "Are you looking to make a little money?" The officer replied, "I would love to make some cash. What do you have in mind?" The suspect said, "I'm looking for some help in selling some Oxy. Are you interested?" Based on the undercover operation above, what can be said about the issue of entrapment? A) There is entrapment because the officer induced the suspect to commit a crime. B) There is no entrapment because the officer induced the suspect to commit a crime. C) There is entrapment because the officer provided an opportunity to commit a crime. D) There is no entrapment because the officer provided an opportunity to commit a crime.
Police brutality and racial profiling should be abolished
a. True b. False