The term "reckless" essentially describes a defendant's consciously having disregarded a substantial and _________.

A. harmless risk
B. unjustifiable risk
C. justifiable harm
D. foreseeable risk


Answer: B

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Which Court case established limited protections afforded to journalists known as "Shield Laws"?

a. Branzburg v. Hayes b. United States v. Nixon c. Hawkins v. United States d. Jafee v. Redmond

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On the relationship of syndicated crime to legitimate businesses, it can be said that:

a. only businesses in a very limited number of fields have been infiltrated by syndicated crime b. legitimate businesses always resist involvement with syndicated crime c. relatively new industries such as health care plan companies have managed to avoid involvement with syndicated crime d. a wide range of legitimate businesses have been infiltrated by syndicated crime

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Officers are permitted to use reasonable ________________ to protect themselves from imminent harm or violence.

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

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The prototype convict criminologist is

a. John Irwin. b. Richard Quinney. c. John Braithwaite. d. Harold Pepinsky.

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