Which of the following refers to the killing of armed and dangerous felons by police or private citizens?

a. Vigilante homicide
b. Revenge homicide
c. Justifiable homicide
d. Honor homicide


Answer: c

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Once a person has been arrested and booked into jail, he or she will not be released back into the community:

A) Until the county parole commission affirms the release. B) Until completion of the trial. C) Unless he or she can post the proper bail. D) Until he or she qualifies for bail or release on an OR.

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Which test of insanity have almost all jurisdictions abandoned?

What will be an ideal response?

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For an act to be considered a white-collar crime, it must:

a. cause physical harm to at least one person. b. lead to a criminal sanction for at least one offender. c. be a punishable act. d. all of the above

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Which of the following U.S. Supreme Court justices was added to the bench in 2009?

a. Roberts b. Alito c. Kennedy d. Sotomayor e. Ginsburg

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