Although a plea of ________ is not an admission of guilt or innocence, the defendant is immediately convicted and sentenced as if he or she had pled guilty

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


nolo contendere/ no contest

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In which case did the United States Supreme Court set the limits for the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers?

A. Gaines v. Miller (1963) B. Tennessee v. Garner (1985) C. Graham v. Connor (1989) D. Rovario v. United States (1957)

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

1. The number 3 and multiples of 3 are accorded major importance by triads. 2. The Russian mafiya is a generic term for a type of criminal who arose out of social, economic, and historical forces in Russia. 3. Transnational crime refers to criminal activities that take place in more than one country. 4. Money laundering refers to making clean or washing “dirty money.” 5. The Italian American Syndicate views organized crime as a series of client relationships.

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According to Agnew, when anger creates pressure for corrective action, they are experiencing a ______ emotion.

A. positive B. negative C. guilt D. cognitive

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_______________ is the goal of punishment that is designed to keep offenders in prison so they do not cause harm to the public.

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

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