Explain the difference between direct and circumstantial evidence.

What will be an ideal response?


Direct evidence is evidence that establishes the existence of a fact that is in question without relying on inference.Circumstantial evidence is indirect evidence that is offered to establish, by inference, the likelihood of a fact that is in question.?

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In the first decade of the twenty-first century, it would be safe to say that American police have become substantially wedded to ___________

a. professionalism c. discretion b. technology d. public scrutiny

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_________ ________, with its focus on community-based crime prevention, has required a major shift in the philosophy of policing

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Discuss the growing problem of juvenile crime and gang violence in many African countries. In your opinion, does teen violence in these countries mirror teen violence in the United States? Explain

What will be an ideal response?

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Two criminals decide they need some money for their Friday night adventures. They subsequently steal the contents of the ATM by driving into the machine with their pickup truck, driving away with the entire machine. What is this theft technique called?

a. Ram Raiding b. Slam Theft c. Pile Driving d. Bank Busting

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