An officer stops a vehicle for a minor equipment violation in order to investigate a more serious crime involving the occupants. This is often referred to as a(n) _____________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


pretextual stop

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____ ____ is used to guide clients through imaginary details of a situation that may have catastrophic consequences

a. Assertive training b. Implosive therapy c. Coaching therapy d. Imagery therapy

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In the second half of the 20th century, class action lawsuits:

a. have decreased in their significance as a device to respond to white collar crime b. did not play a more significant role as a device to respond to white collar crime than before c. were permitted in certain cases and have become a significant device for responding to some white collar crimes d. were rarely permitted

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In a court of law, an officer is asked a question and the opposing attorney raises an objection. The judge "sustains" the objection. What should the officer do?

a. Answer the question. b. Wait for the judge to explain the objection. c. Ask the attorney to repeat the question. d. Remain quiet and do not answer the question. e. None of the above

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Treatment of sex offenders is likely to be successful if offenders:

a. are able to recognize and understand the factors that contributed to their offense. b. monitor themselves and their environment to detect changes indicating that their risk to reoffend is increasing. c. remain willing and able to apply monitoring and intervention skills in a timely and effective manner, including seeking outside assistance when necessary. d. all of these choices.

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