In most parts of the world, the term civil law refers to a legal tradition based on ________; but in the United States, civil law more commonly refers to _________

a. custom / violations against the state
b. canon law / indigenous law
c. wrongs against individuals / violations against public morals
d. written codes / a specific type of law dealing with private wrongs


d. written codes / a specific type of law dealing with private wrongs

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An undercover police officer has a recording device carried on his body and records an incriminating conversation between himself and an arsonist. No warrant authorizing this recording has been issued to the police officer

What is the likely ruling of the court regarding the use of this recording at trial? A. The recording is inadmissible. B. The recording is admissible. C. The recording itself is inadmissible, but the undercover officer may testify regarding the conversation in court. D. Miranda warnings were not read to the suspect, therefore the recording AND conversations are both inadmissible.

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List common responsibilities of sheriff's departments

What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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