Explain the concept of reasonable suspicion. Explain how an officer builds reasonable suspicion and how the courts have defined it
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Good answers will discuss the Terry case and how the court determined the concept, the factors which may and may not give rise to reasonable suspicion, and what articulable facts are.
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Who generally staffs juvenile court intake?
a. court clerk b. probation officer c. truant officer d. none of the above
Which is not a potential reason, as provided by the author, why certain states have low rates of incarceration?
a. These states are more progressive. b. These states are more prone to using treatment schemes and restorative justice. c. These states tend to have more severe sentencing guidelines. d. These states tend to be more affluent.
The Court’s position on requiring a person to present identification during a Terry stop is:
a. It is unconstitutional under the Court’s holding in Hiibel. b. It promotes a strong government interest in solving crimes and bringing offenders to justice. c. It is considered unreasonable during a Terry stop, which is based merely on reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. d. It extends the duration of a Terry stop beyond the permissible limits.
Contemporary biochemical factors related to delinquency include each of the following except:
a. overexposure to lead b. highsugar diet c. minimal brain dysfunction d. exposure to high levels of testosterone