A plea of cannot be used against a defendant as an admission of wrong doing in civil suits, even if based upon the same act which the criminal prosecution is based?

a. Nolo Contendre
b. Nolo Protesto
c. In forma Pauperis
d. Trial de Novo


a. Nolo Contendre

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Which of the following is not an advantage of positive sanctions?

a. They increase freedom of choice b. They are less likely to be alienating c. They can induce cooperation d. They are likely to promote trust within an organization

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Historically, British authorities in the American colonies used general warrants and writs of assistance to:

a. Search homes, businesses, and warehouses for goods that had been smuggled into the country to avoid paying customs duties. b. Seize able-bodied young men who were then forced to join the American military c. Inspect residences for signs of insurrection

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According to research, in which of the following circumstances would an offender likely be granted probation instead of incarceration?

a. If the individual was on probation or parole at the time of the arrest. b. If the individual injured the victim of the crime. c. If the individual only had minor prior convictions. d. If the individual used a non-lethal weapon during the commission of the crime.

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Indicate some investigation strategies that are considered aggressive

What will be an ideal response?

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