In Mapp v. Ohio, the Court held that a police officer may temporarily detain a person for questioning if the officer has a reasonable suspicion that criminal activity may be involved
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Answer: FALSE
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Name and describe Merton’s five modes of adaptation.
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following most accurately describes the constitutional standard articulated in 1984 by the U.S. Supreme Court in Strickland v. Washington for determining whether a defendant received ineffective assistance of counsel?
a. Whether counsel’s efforts in representing the defendant were so incompetent as to constitute a “farce or mockery of justice.” b. Whether the “totality of circumstances” of the defendant’s trial evidenced a strategy by defense counsel disfavored by the judge who conducted the trial. c. Whether defense counsel made errors so serious that he or she was not properly functioning as guaranteed by the 6th Amendment, and whether such deficient performance prejudiced the defense. d. Whether the defense counsel’s decision in advising the defendant not to testify in his or her behalf was a prudent strategy for the defense.
Lynn is a college student who became frustrated with the small amount of money she was making as an associate in a retail store. A friend suggested that she consider working in the "escort" business. Lynn later became a prostitute who catered to high-end clients. She is able to pay tuition and buy many of the items that she wants. Lynn was recently arrested during a sting operation targeting interstate organized crime syndicates, of which Lynn had become involved.
Proponents of the lifestyle-exposure model would argue that, even though Lynn considers her activities as victimless, which of the following could be a negative result of her choice? a.She could be charged with a felony.b.Her age would affect the amount of money she would make.c.Her reputation could be tarnished.d.She dramatically increases her likelihood of becoming a victim of violent crime.e.Since the actions are victimless her actions have no negative results. What will be an ideal response?
During the mortgage credit boom, which of the following was a practice by some professionals that allowed people to get a mortgage by lying about the byers qualifications?
a. Real estate agent fraud b. Straw buyer fraud c. Equity fraud d. Qualifications fraud