In what circumstance is the totality of circumstances used?
a. to determine whether probable cause exists
b. to determine whether to Mirandize a suspect
c. to determine whether to indict a suspect
d. to determine whether police acted appropriately
e. to determine whether an offender is guilty
a
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The problem with the Durham Rule as a substitute for the M'Naghten test was:
a. elevated the role of the psychiatrist at trial b. the term "mental disease and defect" was too broad c. the role of the jury in judging defendant's mens rea was reduced d. all of the above
Which of the following facts cannot be used to provide justification for the stop?
a. It was an area known for heavy drug trafficking. b. The suspect was standing next to a building holding an opaque bag. c. The suspect's unprovoked flight upon seeing the officers. d. Discovery of the concealed handgun.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of terrorism?
a. It is premeditated or planned b. It is aimed at civilians c. It is perpetrated by the army of a country d. It is politically motivated
Which of the following statements best reflects Shaw & McKay’s findings on city areas?
a. Rates of delinquency, tuberculosis & infant mortality decrease as you move away from the central business district. b. Rates of delinquency, tuberculosis & infant mortality increase as you move away from the central business district. c. Rates of delinquency increase, but rates of tuberculosis & infant mortality decrease as you move away from the central business district. d. Rates of delinquency decrease, but rates of tuberculosis & infant mortality increase as you move away from the central business district.