According to a recent BJS study, domestic violence defendants were slightly more likely to be convicted, but tended to receive shorter sentences than non-domestic violence defendants
a. True
b. False
Answer: b
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The _________ on the elimination of violence against women emphasizes that violence against women is a violation of human rights and recommends strategies to be employed by member states and specialized agencies to eliminate it
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The major focus of MST is
A) the substance abusing delinquent. B) the family. C) socio-economic status. D) adolescent-limited offenders.
Late one night Jose is walking back to his apartment after drinking two beers at the local cantina. Because of recent burglaries in the area, a police officer stops Jose and asks about why he is out so late
The officer smells the odor of beer on Jose's breath. To lawfully arrest Jose for violating the public intoxication law, the officer would have to reasonably believe that Jose was intoxicated and: A) may endanger himself or another. B) unlikely to be able to care for himself in case of an emergency. C) a threat to the well-being of others. D) acting in a disorderly manner.