A few states have allowed a male to defend against a charge of statutory rape on the basis that he was mistaken about a female's age, but most hold a male defendant strictly liable
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
T
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Which of the following is an essential element of any police investigation?
a. Dictation of report b. Use of mobile data terminals c. Proofreading reports d. Recording of witness recollections
Discuss the documentation that parties must submit to the court if the case goes to trial that may be prepared by the paralegal (acknowledging that state dictates may vary).
What will be an ideal response?
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Although there are complex rules at most prisons, guards still have lots of discretion and this discretion can create ethical problems. 2. Drug smuggling into prison for inmates is an accepted part of most prison guard subcultures. 3. Transgender inmates are often held in solitary confinement based on PREA laws for “their own protection” 4. Probation and parole officers sometimes face ethical dilemmas because of their conflicting obligates to provide treatment and control/punishment. 5. Discretionary power does not usually involve questions of ethical conduct.
An evaluation of the Houston experiment that involved police officers contacting victims to express sympathy and offer further assistance or information found
a. victims who were contacted expressed less fear of crime than those not recontacted b. victims who were recontacted expressed greater confidence in police than those not recontacted c. it met none of its goals and made some victims more fearful than those not recontacted d. victims reported that they preferred to be left alone