An officer about to execute a search warrant has a sudden feeling that the occupants might resist and the officer becomes afraid. The officer has no facts or circumstances to support this belief. The officer

a. may break in without notice.
b. may surreptitiously enter.
c. must still knock and announce.
d. must get permission from a supervisor to break in.


Answer: c. must still knock and announce.

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A. 4th B. 5th C. 6th D. 8th

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The prosecution role most responsive to public opinion and most likely to make their decisions on political impact are referred to as _______.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Howard is concerned that, because of the severity of his crime, he will be sent to the most dangerous prison that houses all the violent offenders. Which process will determine what type of facility Howard will be sent to?

a. external classification b. general classification c. internal classification d. specific classification

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Criminal justice literature has long acknowledged the potent impact of internal groups

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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