Police officers may be justified in making a(n) __________ of a person based on probable cause that he or she has committed a felony, a misdemeanor that amounts to a breach of the peace in the presence of the officer, or in circumstances in which the
power to do so is specifically given to police officers __________ .
Fill in the blank(s) with the correct word.
warrantless arrest; by statute
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a. allowing anyone to speak to them. b. filing official reports. c. taking the role of an expert. d. requiring subpoenas to talk.
Imagine you are defendant and fully stand behind your case that you are not guilty. Your attorney is under heavy pressure though to push for plea bargaining because of the heavy caseload the court has. He is also new to his position, but you feel strongly about your innocence. The other courthouse actors the defense attorney is involved with strongly believe your guilt and are frustrated with attorney's insistence to move this case forward. How do you respond? How do you think your attorney would respond? Is there any way for you and your attorney to get what you want but appease the people your attorney is working with, especially the judge? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?
When a person views incarceration as a temporary break in his or her criminal career, his or her adaptive role is known as __________.
A. jailing B. gleaning C. hustling D. doing time
Reform efforts began to be questioned during the 1960s as a result of __________.
A. Urban riots. B. The civil rights movement. C. Perceptions of an increasing crime rate. D. All