Examples of moral panics include:
a. Condemnation of pedophiles
b. Enactment of mandatory minimum legislation
c. Research on coercion of inmates
d. Both a and b
d. Both a and b
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which is not a sentencing option for juvenile court judges?
A) Probation B) Alternative dispositions C) Custodial care D) Community treatment E) Work release
Which of the following legislation calls for the civil confinement of sexual predators after they have served their criminal terms?
a. Megan’s Law b. Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) c. Sexually Violent Predator Act d. Victims’ Rights Clarification Act
An officer has arrested a driver on a busy city street for driving while intoxicated. To lawfully have the vehicle towed from the scene, the officer _____
a. needs a warrant b. must first determine if the driver wants it left at the scene c. must first determine if there is some less intrusive alternative to impoundment d. needs no other authority or justification than department policy