Some states allow a juvenile adjudication for a criminal act to be used as evidence in an adult criminal proceeding for the same act to show _____

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Predisposition or criminal nature

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Which of the following cases is an example where the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the use of antipsychotic drugs on a nonviolent offender who does not represent a danger while institutionalized must be in the defendant's best medical interest?

a. U.S. v. Hazzar b. Sell v. U.S. c. Marbury v. Madison d. Herrera v. Collins

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

1. One stressor to police work could be vicarious trauma, such as assisting in the investigation of a murder. 2. Police officer fatigue is likely only due to the use of shift work in the profession. 3. One female officer in a police department of 300 could be referred to as a token. 4. Gender harassment is the same thing as sexual harassment. 5. Work-related stress is closely tied to the home life of an individual.

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The key element in imposing the death penalty as a punishment is the jury's consideration of:

A) aggravating or mitigating circumstances. B) an especially heinous offense. C) the intentional death of another person. D) the victim's life and family.

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The most extreme action a law enforcement officer can take in any situation is the use of

a. a bullhorn. b. the baton. c. firearms. d. loud, gruff language. e. handcuffs.

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