Which one of the following could be a part of a shakedown?

A. Arresting a business rival
B. Planting evidence
C. Money for not making an arrest
D. A lying eyewitness


Answer: C

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With regard to the constitutionality of obtaining handwriting exemplars, the courts have ruled all of the following except what?

a. Such action does not constitute unreasonable search and seizure of a person. b. It is not in violation of Fourth Amendment rights. c. Fifth Amendment privileges apply. d. None of the above

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Failed or incomplete crimes are not considered dangerous

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following theories proposes that offenders weigh the opportunities, costs, and benefits of particular crimes?

a. ecological theory b. deterrence theory c. rational choice theory d. economic theory

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You are a police officer who has arrested a suspect who knows the location of a "dirty" nuclear bomb set to go off in your city. If your supervisor approves the use of torture on this suspect, it would be based on _______

a. the United Nations Resolution approving some forms of torture b. the overriding public concern c. the Patriot Act d. the ticking-bomb scenario

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