In what federal case was it decided that prisoners could sue state officials over prison conditions, poor treatment, or the denial of basic rights in the United States?
a. Cooper v. Pate
b. Miranda v. Arizona
c. Roper v. Simmons
d. Minnenci v. Pollard
A
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Which court level handles the major trial courts that have jurisdiction over any cases involving criminal law and sometimes civil law
a. courts of limited jurisdiction c. courts of general jurisdiction c. courts of intermediate appeal d. none of the above
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Theoretical range refers to the units of analysis and level of explanation that may be sought in a particular theory. 2. “Marxist” criminology views crime as a result of socialism, with criminal law representing the interests of the ruling class. 3. Lee, Zang, and Hoover combined routine activities theory with social disorganization theory in profiling weapons used in domestic violence incidents. 4. Critical criminology is consistent with a consensus worldview. 5. Critical criminology focuses more on the criminal behavior than on the criminalization of behavior.
Which characteristic is not common for motor vehicle theft victims?
a. Households headed by someone 12-34 years old. b. Households headed by someone who is Black or reports two or more races. c. Renters d. Income less than $25,000 a year
There are a number of theories of motivation. How might these theories be applied in the police setting?
What will be an ideal response?