A probable cause hearing is also referred to as a _____.

A) Boyle hearing
B) Gerstein hearing
C) Goodwin hearing
D) McLaughlin hearing


B) Gerstein hearing

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Congress passes legislation that creates state laws and regulations

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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

1. Murder is the most common felony violent crime. 2. Wealthy, white females are at the highest risk for rape victimization. 3. The United States maintained a relatively low, stable murder rate throughout its history, until a sharp rise in violence that took place during the mid- to late-1990s. 4. In street culture, robbery is one way of obtaining respect and status. 5. The vast majority of forcible rapes are committed by a stranger to the victim.

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Which of the following statements about counterfeiting is true?

a. Only the states can punish a person who print or mints counterfeit money. b. Only Congress can punish a person who passes counterfeit money. c. Both Congress and the states can pass laws punishing a person who passes or utters counterfeit money. d. Only the states can pass laws punishing a person who passes or utters counterfeit money.

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The authors list two major remedies for issues associated with fragmentation. They are

A. higher arrests and prosecutions. B. effectiveness and efficiency. C. consolidation and contracting. D. increased protection and crime reduction.

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