What is known about polygraph, or "lie detector," tests?
a. They are always accurate
b. They are unreliable.
c. They are always inaccurate.
d. Police never use such tests.
b
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A criminal act is considered school victimization when it occurs in all except which of the following areas:
A. on school grounds B. within the school C. on a school bus D. in one’s neighborhood, but perpetrated from another student from school
Men are more likely than women to be violently victimized for all types of victimization except ______.
A. rape B. intimate partner violence C. sexual assault D. rape and sexual assault
Imagine that you are a new actor in a federal court. You are encouraged to think about all of the good you could contribute to on the state and local level. You know that by interpreting the requirements of federal law-especially the U.S. Constitution-the federal courts set the parameters for the operation of the criminal justice system so that police, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges honor the individual rights and liberties guaranteed in Constitution throughout all phases of the criminal justice process from the initial investigation by police to sentencing the offender.The Supreme Court, in particular, has a profound impact on the administration of criminal justice. What is an example of such an impact, and what more do you feel that you could be done in the future? As an
actor in a federal court, how can your efforts make their way to the Supreme Court? What will be an ideal response?
In states that have adopted "stand your ground" laws, severe limits have been placed on the use of deadly force by the occupant of a dwelling
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false