What is the burden of proof placed on the prosecution in establishing that a defendant properly waived his or her Miranda rights?
a. Probable cause
b. Preponderance of the evidence
c. Clear and convincing evidence
d. Beyond a reasonable doubt
b. Preponderance of the evidence
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The term used to describe a constant turnover of residents and lack of social ties is:
a. Residential dissociation c. Citizen discontent b. Social disorganization d. None of the above
Which of the following is/are activit(ies) associated with booking?
a. Completing paperwork b. Photographing the arrestee c. Arrestee contacting counsel and/or other individuals d. All of the above
Which argument contradicts the contention that the staff members who work with the residents know them best and are best judges of when they should be released?
A) The institutional staff does not know the inmates sufficiently to judge their behavior. B) The institutional officials and staff are prone to overreact to residents' inability to get along in the institution. C) The institutional officials will intentionally try to keep the inmates imprisoned to prevent budget cuts. D) The institutional staff does not have one-to-one relationships with the inmates.
Some crimes such as ______________ have no crime scene and yield little to no physical evidence
a. burglary b. arson c. assault d. murder e. forgery