What burden of proof is required for involuntary civil commitment of a mentally disordered individual?

A. reasonable suspicion
B. clear and convincing evidence
C. beyond a reasonable doubt
D. preponderance of the evidence


B. clear and convincing evidence

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As juveniles, victims of sibling abuse are at an increased risk of being arrested as_________________ than those who are not abused by a sibling

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The origins of the modern police force can be traced to the creation of Metropolitan Police in London in which year?

A) 1829 B) 1944 C) 1870 D) 1927

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Explain the concept of relativism. What are the three ways it relates to white-collar crime? How does relativism help us understand white-collar crime better?

What will be an ideal response?

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A lone wolf attacks the perpetrator and is a ______ who is acting on his or her own.

a. group b. single individual c. state d. legal alien

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