Why should a records check on the defendant's prior convictions be done before the complaint is completed?

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Record checks are done because they may (1). add repeat offender charges to the complaint; (2). reveal aliases or potential danger to arresting police; and (3). be helpful in bail determination.

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Explain what Portable Document Format is.

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A holdover tenant is generally associated with a tenancy at will

A. True B. False

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An acknowledgement is a(n):

a. Recognition of the other party's rights. b. Official title of the divorce decree. c. Section signed by a Notary Public and the parties. d. Indication that a contempt charge has been dropped.

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What special consideration must be taken into account when making designations for two or more people who have the same name?

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