A ______ constitutes a defense in those instances that the defendant’s mistake results in a lack of criminal intent.

a. mistake of fact
b. mistake of law
c. ignorance of fact
d. ignorance of law


a. mistake of fact

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A 1994 inquiry into sexual harassment at the _____________ police department was a failure of department leadershi

a. New York City b. Miami c. West Los Angeles d. Detroit

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Which of the following is NOT one of the main tenets established during the juvenile court period?

A. Integrity B. Informality C. Intervention D. Individualization

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Which of the following is a factor in determining whether evidence should be excluded?

a. The time period between misconduct and acquisition of evidence b. The seriousness of the charged offense c. The experience level of the police officer obtaining the evidence d. The importance of the evidence to the prosecution

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Organized crime appears to have been eliminated from which industry in New York?

a. the private collection of solid waste b. the garment industry c. construction d. insurance

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