Which court ruling determined that body cavity searches of inmates after contact visits is permissible, as are searches of inmates’ quarters in their absence?

a. Estelle v. Gamble
b. Baxter v. Palmigiano
c. Bell v. Wolfish
d. Vitek v. Jones


c. Bell v. Wolfish

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

1. Sexual intercourse between a husband and wife was not considered rape under common law. 2. The District of Columbia includes a fourth degree of sexual abuse. 3. Rape is the preferred term in most modern statutes. 4. If the jury finds that the complainant consented to sex, the defendant will be found not guilty. 5. The majority of rape and sexual assault victims are male.

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______ witnesses are the most forthcoming of witnesses and want to provide information to investigators

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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CASE 8.1 In evaluating which judicial selection system is best, it is important to determine if one system produces better judges than another. Judicial folklore has long held that particular systems may produce superior judges. Several studies have systematically analyzed this folklore. Researchers use measurable judicial credentials, such as education and prior legal experience, as indicators of judicial quality. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Some methods of judicial selection produce much better judges than others. B. Methods of judicial selection make a difference, but not much. C. Methods of judicial selection make no difference. D. None of these statements is true.

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The corrections system consists of subunits that vary in their functions and responsibilities. Some examples are probation offices, halfway houses, and prisons.

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

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