Police officers who render service or enforce the law based solely on ______ are exercising discretion inappropriately.
a. physical appearance
b. criminal history
c. crime committed
d. eyewitnesses
a. physical appearance
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During which phase of the cycle of violence will the abuser attempt to give the appearance that things are better?
a. Honeymoon b. Acute explosion c. Tension building d. Post-arrest
Any circumstances accompanying the commission of a crime that may justify a harsher sentence are called ________ circumstances.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following crimes do some states expressly forbid reliance on the defense of duress, while other states treat it as an imperfect defense?
a. Assault b. Homicide c. Theft d. Robbery
Who employed a group of "thief takers" who investigated crimes in the area and brought criminals to justice?
A) Henry Fielding B) Sir Walter Scott C) King John of England D) Sir Robert Peel