What is the difference between an unlawful assembly and a riot?

What will be an ideal response?


An unlawful assembly is the assembling of three or more persons with the purpose to engage in an unlawful act while a riot occurs when three or more individuals engage in an unlawful act of violence. The participants must have agreed to the illegal purpose prior to engaging in violence; however, the individuals were not required to enter into a common agreement to commit an illegal act prior to engaging in violence.

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The landmark Supreme Court ruling that allows stop and frisk procedures is ________.

A. Escobedo v. Day B. Terry v. Ohio C. Miranda v. Arizona D. Mapp v. Ohio

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An expert witness who frequently testifies for the prosecution but rarely for the defense can be impeached for bias

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In general, ______ tend to hold more punitive views than others

a. Minorities b. Women c. Juveniles d. Religious fundamentalists

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Many factors contribute to IPV: individual, relationship, and community/societal. Which of the following is an example of an individual factor that contributes to IPV?

a. acceptance of violence b. male dominance in the family c. high levels of poverty d. broad social acceptance of violence as a way to resolve conflict

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