Which of the following is not one of the primary reasons confessions play an important role in the criminal justice system?

A) They help by exonerating the innocent.
B) They are easier to obtain than physical evidence.
C) They help police solve crimes when physical evidence is lacking.
D) Acknowledging guilt is a significant step toward rehabilitation of the offender.


B) They are easier to obtain than physical evidence.

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Which Supreme Court case set the standard for evaluating nondeadly force claims by law enforcement officials?

a. People v. Ceballos. b. Graham v. Connor. c. State v. Aguillard. d. Tennessee v.Garner.

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Incarcerated offenders often need which of the following services?

A. contempt of court appeals B. recognizance treatment C. educational programs D. assistance absconding

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The attraction between molecules of unlike substances (like blood and ceiling tile) is called ______________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is an example of the standards governing police ethics?

a. U.S. Constitution b. Bill of Rights c. case law as determined by appellate courts and the U.S. Supreme Court d. all of the above

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