Which of the following components of the criminal justice system is responsible for interpreting and applying the law?

A. Law enforcement
B. Corrections
C. Courts
D. Parole and probation


C. Courts

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The difference between nominal and real values is that real values take into account

A) depreciation. B) changes in prices between years. C) changes in the composition of output. D) the presence of durable goods.

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Mens rea means "guilty mind."

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Staff personnel usually work under the deputy warden, handling accounting, training, and purchasing

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In which situation would the suspect be considered "in custody" for Miranda warning purposes?

a. while being questioned during an investigatory stop b. while being transported to the police station in a patrol car subsequent to an arrest c. while being questioned in jail by a police undercover agent posing as an inmate d. while being questioned during an investigatory stop and frisk

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