________ refers to attempts to construct typical characteristics of certain types of criminals

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Criminal profiling

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Regarding blood testing, which of the following statements is least accurate?

a. When performed properly, blood testing is the most accurate means of establishing BAC for DUI enforcement purposes. b. Saliva tests may be able to provide an effective alternative to offset some of the serious drawbacks in blood, urine or breath testing. c. Defense attorneys have had success in attacking evidentiary issues surrounding the methods of drawing blood and maintaining the chain of evidence of the blood sample. d. Because partition ratios are not needed in blood testing, drunk driving cases involving blood draws are considerably less complicated to litigate than those using breath testing.

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A deontological ethical system focuses on ______.

a. a moral commitment to make the world a better place b. an act itself c. the middle ground between perspectives d. the consequences of an action

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

1. The primary intent of hate crime laws is to give special rights to certain groups. 2. Misdemeanors and felonies are distinguished by the seriousness of the crime. 3. The use of a duress defense requires the reasonable fear of death or serious bodily injury. 4. Young children are viewed as incapable of forming mens rea. 5. Historically, victims of crime had few rights in the criminal justice system.

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Defense attorneys dominate the intake-processing stage in most jurisdictions.

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

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