By statute in California, a peace officer may arrest without a warrant when there is probable cause to believe that the person has committed, in the officer’s presence:

a. only a felony.
b. only a felony or misdemeanor.
c. a public offense.
d. only an infraction.


c. a public offense.

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A child under the age of 12 years may not testify in a criminal case

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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It is said that police officers often work in “low visibility” situations, meaning that ______.

A. officers are often required to work nights B. few people are interested in the work that officers do C. few witnesses, other than fellow officers, see what they do D. weather conditions often make it difficult for officers to patrol effectively

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__________________________ is the process of passing on deviant traditions and delinquent values from one from one generation to the next

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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