Explain the difference between competent, material, and relevant evidence
What will be an ideal response?
Material evidence forms a substantive part of the case or has a legitimate and effective influence on the decision of the case. Relevant evidence applies to the matter in question. Competent evidence has been properly collected, identified, filed, and continuously secured.
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A. supervise cell blocks B. ensure that inmates follow the rules of the facility C. provide security at prison gates D. spend their shifts in silent posts high above the grounds of the facility
Those most subject to surveillance are likely to be all of the following except:
a. impoverished. b. use computers and phones. c. privileged. d. use credit cards.
On whom did the sheriff rely for assistance in activities such as tracking fleeing outlaws?
A. constables B. the rattle watch C. territorial police D. the posse
Which of the following are overrepresented in television and news reports regarding crime?
a. Whites and Latinos b. Women and youths c. African-Americans and the elderly d. African-Americans and Latinos