The U.S. Supreme Court declared in 1966 in Tehan v. United States ex rel. Shott that "the basic purpose of a trial is the determination of___________."

Fill in the blanks with correct word


truth

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One of the three major issues confronted by early American policing was whether police should wear uniforms

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The only legal brothels operating in the United States are in ______.

A. Alabama B. California C. Georgia D. Nevada

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What rule requires police officers to first knock and announce their presence before entering a person’s home to execute a search warrant?

A. announcement principle B. knock and announce rule C. exclusionary rule D. proclamation rule

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Which of the following is not an argument in favor of probation?

a. Probation allows the court to tailor a program to each juvenile offender. b. For youths who can be supervised in the community, probation represents an appropriate disposition. c. Probation is often the disposition of choice, particularly for status offenders. d. The justice system continues to have confidence in deterrence and accommodates for legal controls and public protection.

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