Susie hides stolen goods away, and only she knows where they are located. She does not possess them but would be guilty nonetheless of:

a. ?receiving stolen goods.
b. ?illegal possession.
c. ?carrying possession.
d. ?constructive possession.


D. constructive possession.

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In a community policing environment, emphasis is placed on

A) a recognition that crime control is only one function of the police. B) decentralization. C) a closer relationship between the police and the public. D) B and C only. E) A, B, and C.

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_______ abuse is probably the most common form of family violence in the United States

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The Supreme Court stated that before a trial judge could declare a mistrial over the objections of the defense, it must be established that there was:

A) a problem with the case. B) instruction of the jury regarding the claimed error. C) a manifest necessity for such action. D) instruction of the defendant regarding the defendant?s rights when a mistrial is declared.

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Suzy works at a jewelry store. Her boyfriend Cary convinces Suzy to assist him in burglarizing the store. When Suzy closes the store on Saturday evening, she purposefully fails to activate the alarm system

Early Sunday morning Cary breaks into the store and steals thousands of dollars' worth of diamonds. He immediately flees to Mexico, leaving Suzy behind. Investigation of the crime subsequently focuses on Suzy. Under Texas law, which of the following is correct about this situation? A) Suzy cannot be convicted of burglary because she was not at the store when the crime occurred. B) Suzy can be convicted of burglary because she was an accomplice in the first degree in the commission of the burglary. C) Suzy cannot be convicted of burglary because she received no share of the loot from the crime. D) Suzy can be convicted of burglary because she knowingly aided Cary in the commission of the crime.

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