If an officer observes what appears to be a drug buy, the officer:

a. can make warrantless arrest if there is probable cause.
b. needs to gather physical evidence from the scene before making an arrest.
c. must set up a buy in order to prove that a transfer of drugs has taken place.
d. should call for reinforcements immediately.


a

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A. Age is verifiable, but the definition of sanity varies depending on the jurisdiction. B. The age of adulthood depends on the jurisdiction, but the definition of sanity is verifiable. C. Death sentences for mentally ill defendants are so rare that the Supreme Court has yet to rule on one. D. Death sentences for mentally ill defendants are so common that the Supreme Court has given various rulings, making clear guidelines impossible.

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a. dangerousness and threat c. illegal aliens b. past criminals d. flight risks

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a. working poor values c. ghetto values b. decent values d. racial values

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