Which of the following is the standard of proof that police must meet in order to secure a warrant?

A. Reasonable suspicion
B. Probable cause
C. preponderance of the evidence
D. Clear and convincing evidence


Answer: B. Probable cause

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In April 1998, what did the Supreme Court decide in regard to constitutional challenges that claimed that the Sexual Offender Registration and Notification Act's notification requirements represented an unconstitutional added punishment?

a. They agreed and overturned them. b. They rejected the argument and retained the laws. c. They decided to compromise and only register those offenders who voluntarily agreed to be listed as a term of their parole. d. They disagreed and resentenced all sex offenders to a "life" parole.

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The ________estimates that there are more than 30,000 gangs.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The Islamic code or laws observed in many Muslim countries

a. Wahhabism b. The Hadith c. Sharia (Islamic Law) d. The ijma

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The majority of cases are not solved by detectives

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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