The exclusionary rule prevents illegally obtained evidence from being used in a criminal case. Although illegally seized evidence may prove the guilt of the accused, it

a. is still admissible in court.
b. cannot be used in court.
c. may be kept in a file for the next time the defendant is in court.
d. may be used to convict a different defendant.


b. cannot be used in court.

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a. True b. False

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Reckless’s containment theory focuses on explaining how people adopt nonconformist values and how they are justified and rationalized. 2. Hirschi’s social bonding focuses on how attachments to other people and social institutions prevent us from engaging in criminal behavior. 3. Control theorists believe that punishment is an ineffective method of crime control.

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True or False? The U.S. Coast guard is one of two armed forces of the U.S. within DHS.

a. True b. False

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A ____________________ occurs when someone is sentenced to death for a crime they did not commit

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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