What is the most important factor a prosecutor considers when deciding on criminal prosecution?
a. Existing caseloads
b. Police certainty of guilt
c. Sufficient evidence for conviction
d. The victim's wishes
C
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Which drugs ______ boost energy and attention by accelerating the body’s physical processes, which raises blood pressure and increases the heart rate.
A. stimulants B. depressants C. alcohol D. opioids
Which of the following is the most common repercussion for a law enforcement officer who violates internal police regulations?
A) The officer will face criminal charges. B) The officer will be sued civilly. C) The officer will be removed from the agency. D) The officer will face internal disciplinary measures.
In the Harmelin v. Michigan (1991) case, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that a life sentence for a first-time drug offender was:
a. inappropriate and an unconstitutional sentence b. too long and, therefore, unconstitutional c. unfair and a failure of proportionality review d. constitutional because states can decide sentence