The burden of proof rests with the prosecution. It is up to the prosecution to prove that the accused is guilty beyond
a. reasonable suspicion.
b. reasonable doubt.
c. a shadow of a doubt.
d. any question.
b. reasonable doubt.
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In a community policing environment, emphasis is placed on:
a. decentralization. b. a recognition that crime control is only one function of the police. c. a closer relationship between the police and the public. d. problem-solving. e. all of the above.
Which of the following activities would not be protected by the right to privacy?
a. taking the trash out to the dumpster in an alleyway b. a telephone conversation taking place between two parties in their own homes c. planting a garden within a fenced backyard d. doing dishes in a kitchen near an open window
Most civil wrongs are classified as breaches of contracts or _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.
Sue Jackson was recently pulled over by a local law enforcement agency. She was not sure why she was being pulled over. When the officer approached the car, he informed Sue that he was going to search the car. The officer did not find anything until he opened a backpack that belonged to her brother. When the officers opened the backpack, he found two rocks of crack cocaine. Sue was immediately arrested and is currently awaiting a court date. Sue's case most likely will be dismissed because the evidence was illegally obtained. This is an example of: a. exigent circumstances.b. exclusionary rule.c. inevitable discovery.d. corruption.
What will be an ideal response?