Evidence that may lead a reasonable person to believe that a crime has been committed and that a certain person committed it is known as __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


probable cause

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What do alternatives to incarceration have in common?

A. Religious ministries run them. B. Alternatives to incarceration increase the reach of the justice system. C. They do not take place in locked facilities. D. They reduce net-widening.

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Gangs engaging in drug trafficking are known as _______________________ gangs

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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When police execute a warrant and knock and announce their presence, they must wait a period of time that it take a reasonable person to get through the house to the door, before entering forcibly

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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

1. A high proportion of females in prison for committing violent crimes did so while on their premenstrual cycle when they experience an influx of testosterone. 2. Doctors typically prescribe individuals diagnosed with ADHD a stimulant because these individuals have significantly low levels of ANS arousal. 3. Some children do not feel anxiety when being physically punished (e.g., spanked) and are likely to have lower-than-average levels of ANS functioning and are also likely to become chronic offenders if this disorder is not addressed. 4. Research has consistently found both genetics and environment influence behavior, particularly the interaction between the two. 5. For every dollar spent on maternal/infant health care, studies show that not only will many dollars in criminal justice processing and prison time be saved but also many lives, due to the reduction in violence.

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