According to the SCOTUS holding in Arizona v. Gant (2009), police may search a vehicle incident to a recent occupant's arrest, only if the arrestee is within reaching distance of the passenger compartment at the time of the search, or if:
a. there is no second reason for a search
b. the police have reason to believe that there is evidence in the car.
c. it is reasonable to believe that the vehicle contains evidence of the offense of arrest.
d. the police have reasonable suspicion that the car contains contraband or weapons.
c
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A. World system theory B. Cultural theories C. Strain theories D. Social disorganization theory
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Our understanding of the characteristics of crime and criminals remains consistent regardless of the source of information that we are using. 2. Triangulation, which occurs when researchers allow their personal bias to shape their research, is one potential threat to the accuracy of our data on crime. 3. High levels of crime appear to be associated with high rates of income inequality. 4. One’s status as a minority increases the likelihood that he or she will engage in crime. 5. Compared to other countries, the United States has a strikingly low rate of violent crimes such as murder and rape.
What is the intent necessary for the crime of solicitation?
A) Specific intent that another commit a crime. B) Criminal intent that another commit a crime. C) General intent that another commit a crime. D) Constructive intent that another commit a crime.
The _________ established a federal office on delinquency prevention and was enacted to identify the needs of youth and to fund programs aimed at deterring juvenile crime
A) ?Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 B) ?Juvenile Justice Recognition Act of 1977 C) ?Delinquency Prevention and Rehabilitation Act of 1969 D) ?Youth Offender and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1979 E) ?Destitute and Pauper Act of 1894