The Latin term posse comitatus, a law which sheriffs and marshals called upon in the late 1700s, means ___________.
A. "civil administration"
B. "the power of the county"
C. "one man rule"
D. "justice at all costs"
Answer: B
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Sara, an 18-year-old college student, uses cocaine occasionally and was just arrested after buying $200 of it. After spending the night in jail, she is ready to put this whole episode behind her. When she appears before the judge, she has a public defender representing her and the attorney has assured Sara that this is no big deal as it was her first offense. Sara's bail is surprisingly high for her offense. In fact, her lawyer calls it excessive. Sara's college was paid for by loans and scholarships. She doesn't have any money for bail; the money she used to buy the cocaine was all the money left in her checking account. She doesn't talk to her parents too often, but finally calls them. They are troubled by her addiction and want her to go to rehab, so they give her some money. The
amount is enough to cover about 10 percent of the bail fee. In order to get back to her classes and life, what is the best option for Sara? A. Post direct bail B. Post surety bail C. Request a reduction in bail D. Get an unsecured bond
What is meant by this statement? “Although the role of covert participant lessens some of the reactive effects encountered by the complete observer, covert participants can confront other problems.”
What will be an ideal response?
One who acts with premeditated and politically directed violence directed against noncombatants is known as:
a. a special offense inmate. b. a special needs inmate. c. a sexually violent predator. d. a terrorist.
Bob has a gun he believes is unloaded. He takes the gun, holds it to Ray's head and pulls the trigger. Bob was mistaken, the gun was loaded, Ray dies. Bob's behavior amounts to criminal negligence
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.