Is violation of a civil restraining order a crime?

What will be an ideal response?


Although it varies from state to state, a large number of states make it a criminal offense to violate a restraining order. In at least 33 states, when there is probable cause to believe that there has been a violation of a restraining order, police are mandated to make an arrest.

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Compared with offenders with AIDS/HIV, offenders with tuberculosis are:

A) at less risk for spreading tuberculosis to others. B) usually mentally ill. C) at greater risk for spreading tuberculosis to others. D) None of the above

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The fear of a strong national government created significant challenges to getting the Constitution of the United States ratified by the minimum number of states

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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__________ containment represents an individual's ability to follow expected norms and to direct himself or herself

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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

1. Recent data indicates the victimization rate for blacks was six times higher than that for whites. 2. Latino/Hispanic Americans are the largest ethnic or racial minority in the US. 3. Latino/Hispanic Americans do not include "Asylees". 4. Approximately 1/2 of the Hispanic/American population come from Central America. 5. In 1980-1982, the "Mariel Boat-lift" resulted in criminals, antisocial, and mentally ill persons released by Fidel Castro coming to the US.

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