What precedent was established by the Supreme Court’s review of the case of Alabama v. White?

What will be an ideal response?


In 1990, the case of Alabama v. White was reviewed by the Supreme Court, which held that an anonymous tip, even in the absence of other corroborating information about a suspect, could form the basis for an investigatory stop when the informant accurately predicts the “future” behavior of the suspect.

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An order from a higher court to a lower court ordering a case sent up for review is called a writ of:

A) certiorari. B) review. C) habeas corpus. D) appellate brief.

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There are significantly higher recidivism rates by offenders housed in private prisons compared to state-run facilities.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution is known for introducing a clothing line called Prison Blues®.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Programs that combine get-tough elements with education, substance abuse treatment, and social skills training are generally referred to as:

a. milieu therapy c. wilderness probation b. boot camps d. house arrest

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