Explain the legal requirement for making a lawful arrest

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Probable cause is required for a lawful arrest. The general test the courts consider to determine whether probable cause exists for an arrest is whether facts and circumstances within the officer's knowledge are sufficient to warrant a prudent person to believe a suspect has committed, is committing, or is about to commit a crime

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Shortly after being founded, the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) distinguished between ______.

A. murder and manslaughter B. assault and battery C. rape and sexual assault. D. robbery and burglary

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When the U.S. Supreme Court words a decision in such a way that it becomes a precedent and must be honored by all lower courts it is termed a:

a. certiorari decision. b. hallmark decision. c. writ decision. d. landmark decision.

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A magistrate is also called a(n)________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The low priority given to gambling enforcement adds to its attractiveness to organized crime

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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