When a court distinguishes a case, it decides that precedent does not apply to the current case because the facts of are different

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Alcohol monitoring systems are used primarily as a response to the problem of intoxicated driving that causes about 13,000 fatalities annually

a. True b. False

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Which theorest argues that stigmatizing shaming of offenders makes matters worse and increases crime.

a. Jeffrey Reiman b. George Vold c. Delbert Elliott d. John Braithwaite

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

Participating in dangerous activities has been linked to repeat victimization for adults.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Police in hot pursuit of a fleeing suspect may not pursue that suspect into a protected place, such as a home, without having to wait until a warrant can be obtained. 2. The Supreme Court has said that searches and seizures must always be based on probable cause. 3. Police may search a home without a warrant when the homeowner is arrested on the front lawn. 4. Police may make a warrantless seizure of incriminating evidence when they are lawfully in an area and that evidence is in plain view.

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