In the U.S. Supreme Court case of ______, the Court held that judges may determine both the law and whether that law was clearly established at the time that the action had occurred.

A. Richardson v. McKnight
B. Harlow v. Fitzgerald
C. Gagnon v. Scarpelli
D. Morrissey v. Brewer


B. Harlow v. Fitzgerald

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Today the chief focus of criminal punishment appears to be to prevent offenders from committing further criminal acts, also termed ____________________

a. incapacitation b. rehabilitation c. restitution d. community service

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What percentage of departments have patrol cars that have in-vehicle computers?

a. 50 b. 60 c. 70 d. 80 e. 90

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One of the basic assumptions of social psychology is that people are able to justify improper or even criminal behavior by convincing themselves that it is actually acceptable behavior

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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