In 2009, the National Academy of Sciences issued a 328-page report, Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward. The report found serious problems with:

a. much of the evidence collected by patrol officers at crime scenes

b. genetic profiling.
c. much of the work performed by crime laboratories in the United States.
d. expired certifications of forensic examiners.


c

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According to Robert Agnew’s General Strain Theory, strain leads to anger and frustration that leads to deviant behavior, but not all individuals respond to strain with crime and deviance. What types of strain are most likely to lead to deviant behavior and/or crime?

What will be an ideal response?

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What is the maximum time an inmate may be confined in a lockup?

a. 24 hours b. 48 hours c. 72 hours d. 96 hours

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According to Merton, a conformist is well integrated and absent of anomie

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What Amendment gives a criminal defendant the privilege not to testify at trial?

a. 4th c. 6th b. 5th d. 7th

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