Which 1985 court case eliminated the "fleeing-felon rule" ?

a. Argersinger v. Hamlin
b. Brown v. Mississippi
c. Terry v. Ohio
d. Tennessee v. Garner


d. Tennessee v. Garner (Banning law enforcement officers from shooting to kill a fleeing felon unless an imminent danger to life exists.)

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A "lock psychosis" is an attitude of many:

a. inmates. b. wardens. c. corrections officers. d. private citizens.

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The _________ defines the law by determining what conduct is prohibited and establishes criminal penalties for those who violate the law

A) ?judiciary B) ?correctional agencies C) ?president D) ?legislature E) ?bureaucracy

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Juvenile probation officers are responsible for the _________ and guidance of youths under the age of 18

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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