Explain how the rules of evidence are not designed to be of assistance in the search for truth but have other purposes; they often actually hinder the search for the truth
What will be an ideal response?
Testimonial privilege rules that have been created to protect relationships and interests, such as husband-wife, attorney-client, and physician-patient. These relationships have been determined to be of sufficient importance to justify sacrificing what might be reliable evidence from being used in criminal and civil trials. The rule of the exclusion of evidence (the exclusionary rule) that is used to discourage and deter law enforcement officers from improper or illegal conduct or procedure. This form of "policing the police" sometimes prevents reliable evidence from being used in criminal trials.
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a. Nothing other than identification b. To provide a firmer grip c. To resist slippage d. Both b and c
This report played a role in the shift from a community model of corrections to a crime control model of corrections.
a. Martinson Report b. Maconochie Report c. Crofton Report d. Parole Commission and Reorganization Report
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1) Crime analysis has a have a direct link to crime reductions. 2) The standard model of policing generally applies various tactics such as patrol, arrests, and investigation. 3) Research on community policing is “ambiguous” and better measurements are required to make more definitive conclusions. 4) Hot spots policing is effective in reducing crime and the effects of most strategies used today are primarily long-term. 5) Focused deterrence is a strategy that can address high profile gang members.
Based on the text, what has community corrections agencies turned to when faced with shrinking budgets?
a. Evidence-based practice b. Smaller probation and parole staffs c. Fewer community services d. None of the above