What is asset forfeiture and why can it be called an economic sanction?

What will be an ideal response?


• It is the authorized seizure by the government of money, negotiable instruments, securities, or other things of value that were obtained through illegal activities. It is an economic sanction because it takes away assets offenders accumulated as a result of their criminal activity.

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Evidence found in __________ indicates that crime maps have been around for several thousand years

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Police departments often have specialist positions that involve:

a. some form of pay differential or extra salary that is a bargaining issue. b. a pay decrease, under most labor contracts. c. automatic increases in rank. d. a required blanket approval of the contract by the union president.

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Discuss in detail the various methods of supervision for sex offenders as well as common treatment techniques that are used.

What will be an ideal response?

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Contributory negligence means that a plaintiff somehow contributed to his/her own injuries

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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