Which of the following refers to an action that violates a statute duly enacted by the proper public authority?

A) Crime
B) Precedent
C) Civil action
D) Forfeiture


A

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Which type of robbery is the most common?

a. street robberies b. commercial robberies c. vehicle-related robberies d. home invasion robberies

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Which of the following is NOT an assumption of deterrence theory?

a. Individuals are rational actors.
b. Individuals view risks of particular crimes as unpleasant.
c. Offenders must be aware of the penalty for particular crimes.
d. Sanctions must be swift, severe, and absolute.

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Which court case determined that when officers act in good faith on a warrant, the evidence will not be excluded even if the warrant was issued improperly?

A) Mapp v. Ohio (1961 ) B) Miranda v. Arizona (1966 ) C) Nix v. Williams (1984 ) D) United States v. Leon (1984 ) E) Roper v. Simmons (2005 )

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