Since a written waiver is not constitutionally required, most police departments do not have a written waiver form that suspects are asked to sign

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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Which of the following cases clarified the right to counsel to indigents charged with a misdemeanor that carried the possibility of incarceration?

A. Argersinger v. Hamlin (1973) B. Escobedo v. Illinois (1964) C. Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) D. Powell v. Alabama (1932)

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

1. Prior military experience is considered favorably by correctional agencies seeking to hire. 2. Correctional officers working in a living unit in a medium security prison have similar role as probation officers working with lower level offenders in the community. 3. Probation officers are in constant contact with court actors, prosecutors, police officers, and jail workers. 4. Street-level bureaucrats are entry-level public sector workers with not enough work.

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The "separate sovereigns" doctrine permits multiple punishments:

a. if imposed by federal and state governments. b. if imposed by state and municipal governments. c. if imposed in separate criminal and civil trials. d. if imposed for contempt of court.

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The requirement for a stop-and-frisk is that an officer has:

a. consent. b. probable cause. c. a warrant. d. reasonable suspicion.

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