A 1975 Supreme Court decision gave defendants the right to act as their own attorney. What is the term for this?
A. Self-defense
B. Nolo contendere
C. Habeas corpus
D. Pro se
Answer: D
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Describe Karl Marx contribution to the field of criminology.
What will be an ideal response?
According to Lombroso, __________ were occasional criminals who were pulled into breaking the law by virtue of environmental influences
a. Born criminals b. Criminaloids c. The insane d. Criminals incited by passion
Which of the following federal law enforcement agencies employs the largest number of personnel?
A. the Federal Bureau of Prisons B. the Federal Bureau of Investigation C. the U.S. Customs and Border Protection D. the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
What action can be taken when a peace officer lawfully arrests a person and requests information about the individual's name, date of birth, and address and the person refuses to give the information or gives false information?
a. No action can be taken because the person has the right to privacy under the U.S. Constitution. b. The officer can charge the individual with "obstruction of justice" and make a warrantless arrest. c. The officer can charge the individual with "failure to identify as a witness" and make a warrantless arrest. d. The officer can issue the person a summons and direct the person to appear before the municipal court within 10 days.