Explain and describe what solvability factors associated with a criminal investigation involves and their importance

What will be an ideal response?


Solvability factors are identification leads that have proven to be valuable and are most likely to result in case solution. Examples include availability of witnesses, information about the suspect, significant physical evidence, and judgment by the patrol officer that there is enough information to continue an investigation. Additional solvability factors may also be included.

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Which of the following has not been advanced as a criticism of RICO?

a. Its broad and sweeping language grants the state too much discretionary leeway b. It was never intended for use in prosecuting businessmen as “racketeers” c. Its forfeiture provisions are draconian and punitive and out of proportion to the offenses d. It places defense attorneys at a great advantage relative to prosecutors, due to weak enforcement provisions

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Although in many kidnapping cases the victim is often taken far away from the scene of the abduction, there is no specific distance requirement

a. True b. False

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Criminal law requires that the or "the body of the crime" be proved before a person ___________ can be convicted of wrongdoing

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Experts have presented data to suggest that law enforcement officers will be increasingly targeted by

a. violent international extremists b. violent domestic extremists c. violent criminal enterprises d. international jihadists

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