The police arrive as Bob is robbing a bank with a gun. Bob runs out the door of the bank, taking shots at the police as he runs. Which of the following allows the police to shoot Bob to stop him?
A) alter ego rule
B) fleeing felon rule
C) retreat rule
D) common law rule
B
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The element in U.S. v. Wade (1967 ) that provided a basis of state action is/are
A. The vagaries of eyewitness identification B. Suggestibility C. Use of showups D. Critical stage
Recent studies of criminal careers seem to show that involvement in crime decreases with age
a. True b. False
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Koban vary in size and shape but have one feature in common—a round, red lamp hung over the front door. 2. apan’s police detention centers (daiyo kangoku) are praised by human rights organization for their humane processing and treatment of criminal suspects awaiting trial or sentencing. 3. Japanese police use informal tactics to handle minor infractions and the main tactic used is to require the offender to apologize to the victim. 4. Defendants in Japan cannot be found guilty solely on the basis of a confession.
Which of the below is not a disturbing the peace crime?
a. Unlawfully fighting or challenging another person to fight in a public place. b. Maliciously and willfully disturbing another person by loud and unreasonable noise. c. Using offensive words in a public place which are likely to produce an immediate violent reaction. d. Being drunk and disorderly within a private residence.