Which of the following is the primary cause of false convictions?
A) Blood-type tests from 1982 and earlier
B) Eyewitness misidentification
C) Jury racial bias
D) Faulty DNA tests
B) Eyewitness misidentification
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The mens rea element of receiving stolen property has two aspects. First, there must be an intent to deprive the owner of the property. Second, the prosecution must prove
A. actual knowledge that the property was stolen. B. that actual knowledge is not dispositive; so long as a reasonable person would have known the property was stolen, the crime has been committed. C. neither A nor B D. both A and B
Identify which of the following is a civil rights case.
A. voting rights B. cleanup of environmental hazards C. monitoring the treatment of prisoners D. monster lawsuits lasting several years
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Police departments originally encouraged the development of civilian review boards. 2. The best avenue for identifying, controlling, and responding to police misconduct is the policing organization itself. 3. Internal accountability is an example of preventive control. 4. Internal affairs units are responsible for preventive control. 5. The most effective method for controlling police corruption and misconduct is to increase police professionalism.
Which term refers to the minimum level of evidence needed to make a lawful arrest or secure certain warrants?
a. Reasonable suspicion b. Probable suspicion c. Probable cause d. Reasonable cause