Gover and colleagues concluded that domestic violence courts simultaneously increase arrests and reduce recidivism

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Ans : True

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What percentage of the most dangerous problems that led to recalls of children's products were never voluntarily reported to the government?

A. 75 B. 25 C. 60 D. 50

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Suzy is a police officer assigned to the vice squad. On Friday and Saturday nights she dresses in sexy clothing and stands on a street corner where prostitutes are known to congregate. Sam approaches her and offers her $25 to engage in a sex act

She tells Sam to meet her in 15 minutes at a motel room around the corner. Sam says, "You aren't a cop are you?" Suzy just laughs at the question. When Sam gets to the motel room, he is arrested by other vice officers and charged with violating the prostitution statute. Suzy's conduct: A) does not constitute entrapment because she was merely affording Sam the opportunity to commit an offense. B) constitutes entrapment because she did not identify herself as a police officer when asked. C) constitutes entrapment because she dressed in sexy clothing to lure possible customers. D) constitutes entrapment because a reasonable person would assume she was a prostitute not a police officer because she was standing where prostitutes are known to congregate.

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Explain the difference between the formal and informal justice processes. What role does discretion play in each process?

What will be an ideal response?

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What has been the biggest influence on marijuana legislation throughout United States history?

A) its possible medicinal uses? B) ?illegal profits connected to politicians C) ?violence against rival gangs for territorial control D) racism

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