The mental element of a crime is called the

a. mens rea
b. harm.
c. actus reus.
d. concurrence.


a

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When the homicide investigator arrived at the scene and found 18 year-old Wesley Myers and his 52-year-old mother Doreen Britt dead and witnesses told them that Travis Ault stabbed them together because Myers "bad-mouthed" one of his friend, the

police are likely to have indicated that the immediate cause of death was A. Murder B. Homicide C. Stab wounds D. Loss of blood

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1. Home life a. Value statement 2. Six factors that influence an officer's decision to behave ethically or unethically b. Plays a part in how recruits interact with others and how instructors present the role of a criminal justice representative 3. Stress c. Lead by example each and every day 4. Training academy d. Views parents may have instilled during one's formative years 5. Principles that officers and administrators regard as essential to the effective functioning of their department e. Environment, training academy, individual beliefs, home life, stress, citizens 6. Corrections value statement f. Managed effectively so that the officer can be emotionally, physically, and intellectually fit for the rigorous duties he or she is called upon to perform 7. Police value statement g. We will treat fairly all offenders regardless of race, color, creed, gender, culture, or religion 8. Way to enforce ethics h. We will conduct ourselves at all times with integrity, pride, and professionalism

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In which case did the Supreme Court rule that police do not need to show reasonable suspicion to search a parolee?

a. Monell v. Department of Social Services for the City of New York (1978) b. Morrissey v. Brewer (1972) c. Samson v. California (2006) d. Cooper v. Pate (1964)

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