The ________ in most states may prosecute any violations of the state law which a superior or district court has jurisdiction when he or she is of the opinion that the law is not being adequately enforced in any county.

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


Answer: State attorney general

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Roger comes upon an automobile collision. A car is upside down and on fire. Roger rushes to the vehicle, breaks through the windshield, and drags the unconscious driver away from the vehicle

Subsequent investigation reveals that the driver stole the vehicle. The car is repairable but will cost about $30,000 to fix, including a $2,000 new windshield. Roger cannot be convicted of criminal mischief for destroying the windshield due to the defense of necessity. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Most special conditions of probation have been upheld by state appellate courts. 2. Attaching large restitution payments to an offender’s sentence is typical in cases of white collar crime. 3. Shock probation involves a more intensive level of probation supervision than regular probation. 4. Routine alcohol and drug testing is a common requirement for inmates placed on intensive probation supervision. 5. Only the probation officer has the authority to revoke probation

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A that requires us to subordinate everything to promote the general welfare would have the effect of causing us to give no priority to our own interests.

a. Moral dilemma b. Utilitarian ethic c. Moral ethic d. Consequentialist ethic

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