The defendant, Will, was convicted of a crime and decided to appeal his conviction. On appeal, Will is known as the:

a. prosecutor
b. appellant
c. writ
d. appellee


b. appellant

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

1. Evidence of modelling suggests that boys may identify with the batterer. 2. Traditional treatment models are specific to one form of violence. 3. Most children in the U.S. are exposed to some form of violence every year. 4. The child welfare system is particularly influential on domestic violence victims of underserved population. 5. The first federal funding for child maltreatment research and services was passed in 1994.

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Probable cause hearings follow arrests with warrants

a. True b. False

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What was one of August Vollmer's greatest contributions to police professionalism?

A. He instituted university training for young officers. B. He established the first formal police academy in the United States. C. He was the first president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). D. He created the first special weapons and tactics (SWAT) team.

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The ______ Pennsylvania Prison came to epitomize that state’s system.

a. Western b. Eastern c. Southern d. Northern

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