An act that that violates criminal law and is punishable by criminal sanctions is a __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
crime
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The NVCAP organization seeks to gain tougher sentences for convicted child molesters
a. True b. False
Some police agencies in the U.S. developed an organizational culture that emphasizes _____ as the purpose of the police mission
a. crime control b. aggressive enforcement c. detection of crime d. rapid response e. all of the above
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1.A defendant’s response to a criminal charge is called a plea. 2.Preventive detention denies bail to certain defendants who are considered to be potentially dangerous. 3.According to the U.S. Constitution, all citizens have the right to bail. 4.Once an alleged offender is arrested, the prosecutor is required to charge that offender with a criminal offense. 5.All states use a grand jury in order to determine if the accused should be held for trial.
Which defense is one in which the defendant admits to the criminal activity but offers reasons for acting?
A. affirmative B. justification C. necessity D. duress