If you are executed because you have stolen a sheep in order that others may not steal sheep, it is an example of ________.

A. actual deterrence
B. general deterrence
C. specific deterrence
D. proposed deterrence
E. theoretical deterrence


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Jay Boyce is a prosecuting attorney in a small rural area. The town has recently been the victim of a mass shooting that has received national media attention. Prior to this case, Jay had only prosecuted one murder. As the lead prosecutor in this case, Mr. Boyce will need to do all of the following except: a. decide the charges to be brought.b. determine if he is going to go after the death penalty.c. make a plea agreement with the victim.d. argue against bail. e. work to build a case against the defendant.

What will be an ideal response?

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An ________ is an opportunity to receive supervised, practical, on-the-job training in a specific area

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Aguilar v. Texas established a two-prong test to the effect that an informant's information could provide probable cause if both of the following criteria are met. Which is one of the criteria?

A) The source of the information is made clear. B) The police officer has a reasonable belief that the information is reliable. C) The informant's reliability has been proven in past cases. D) Both A and B

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