Proceedings in civil court are generally initiated by the state on behalf of the plaintiff
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
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A range of sanctions that are designed to take the place of traditional ones such as probation or incarceration is called ________.
A. alternative sanctions B. just deserts C. paroles D. flexibility programs E. multiple programs
Habeas corpus petitions must be filed no later than ___________ after the date of conviction.
A. six months B. one year C. two years D. three years
Which of the following best expresses institutional anomie?
a. Crime results from a conflict between the wealthy and the poor. b. Crime results when institutions such as schools break down. c. Crime results from cultural values, such as an exaggerated emphasis on wealth. d. Crime results when societal indicators, such as the Misery Index, begin to drop.
In Illinois v. Lidster (2004), SCOTUS held that: a. a DUI checkpoint was constitutional
b. a drug interdiction information checkpoint was constitutional. c. a sexual assault information checkpoint was constitutional. d. a hit-and-run information checkpoint was constitutional.