The prosecution of domestic violence cases is no longer exceptional or rare, although the prevalence of prosecution varies from one jurisdiction to another
a. True
b. False
Answer: a
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The real importance of understanding nonverbal communication is to help an officer avoid nullifying the intention of his or her testimony.
a. True b. False
In the case of Murphy v. Waterfront Commission, the United States Supreme Court held that:
A. if the federal government grants immunity to a witness, the state may still use the witness's testimony, as long as it is transactional testimony. B. if the federal government grants immunity to a witness, the state may still use the witness's testimony, as long as the witness was granted conditional immunity. C. if a state grants immunity to a witness, the federal government is not bound by the state's immunity and may still compel the witness to testify in a federal prosecution. D. if a state grants immunity to a witness, the federal government is bound by the state's immunity and may not compel the witness to testify in a federal prosecution.
CASE 1.1 The creation of designer drugs is outpacing the ability of society to enact laws to prohibit them. Many of these substances have negative side effects, ranging from violent behavior to death. Which of the following responses to the problem would best fit the due-process philosophy?
A. Government takes steps to limit the availability of ingredients used in the manufacture of designer drugs. B. Pass legislation and increase enforcement efforts to send a message of zero tolerance to those who manufacture, sell, and use designer drugs. C. Dramatic increase in the use of drug courts to divert first-time offenders and defer prosecution. D. Design public awareness campaign to warn potential users of the serious legal ramifications if they are caught with the drugs.
Sociologist Jack Katz argues that there are immediate benefits to criminality which he labels the "lures of crime."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false