_________prosecution is a prosecutor?s charging decision being improperly motivated by revenge

Fill in the blank with correct word.


Answer: Vindictive

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________ ethics would examine aggressive enforcement of offenses in light of the motives and characteristics of each incident

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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New trends by terrorists include increased use of communications, adaptation of cell-based strategies, the use of low-tech tactics, and ______.

A. the abandonment of cybercrime B. a reduction in recruitment of new members C. attempts to use weapons of mass destruction D. a transformation to less violent approaches

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State political crimes are perpetrated by state authorities against the people they are supposed to serve.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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In the 1990s, various deterrence-based strategies were implemented based on the increase in teenage violence. Which of the following is not one of those policies?

a. Legislators toughened juvenile sentencing codes and made it easier to waive juveniles to the adult court. b. Police used aggressive tactics to deter membership in drug-trafficking gangs. c. Some juvenile courts shifted from an emphasis on treatment to an emphasis on public safety. d. Programs taught problem-solving skills that may include self-disclosure, listening, following instructions, and using self-control.

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