Distinguish between probable cause and reasonable suspicion in light of the Fourth Amendment

What will be an ideal response?


• Probable cause: that standard or amount of evidence necessary to affect the arrest of an individual or that induces the belief in the minds of a reasonable officer that the accused probably committed a crime
• Reasonable suspicion: a standard which is less than probable cause, but one which is sufficient to authorize an investigative detention

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Discuss the grievance procedure inmates might use to redress a disciplinary complaint brought against them

What will be an ideal response?

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In the 1980s, the recruit pool was much deeper for mafia families compared to today

a. True b. False

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In his Ponzi scheme, what did Abraham Kennard use to lure his victims?

A. Loans to corporations headed by African Americans B. Investment opportunities for black investment bankers C. Promise of grants to black preachers D. Insurance coverage for members of black churches

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The Model Penal Code's (MPC's) version of the necessity defense applies only to situations where an actor

A. makes a choice between equal evils. B. kills one person to save another. C. acts to save himself at the expense of another. D. kills a person to save several others.

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