What is the investigative goal of the police officer in interviewing a rape victim?

A) It is to gather evidence in order to convict the suspect
B) It is to cross-examine the victim to identify potential pitfalls in her story to determine prosecution strategies
C) To determine why the victim is the victim
D) To determine if and how the crime occurred


D) To determine if and how the crime occurred

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a. Contracts and passports. b. Petitions and lottery tickets. c. Letters and checks. d. All of the above

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The questioning of a witness by the party who called them to trial is called:

a. Indirect examination b. Truth examination c. Direct examination d. Fact finding examination

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What is the primary incentive for being a corrections officer?

a. the only job available b. the security of a civil service job c. the high pay d. helping people

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The evidentiary standard that courts apply when considering whether to revoke probation is that the _______________

a. alleged violation is proven beyond a reasonable doubt b. court is reasonably satisfied as to the probationer's violation c. alleged violation is established by a preponderance of the evidence d. alleged violation is established by clear and convincing evidence

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