An act that is considered to be a crime simply because it has been prohibited by statute is a

A. felony.
B. misdemeanor.
C. mala prohibita crime.
D. mala in se crime.


C. mala prohibita crime.

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Which of the following are NOT an officer's ethical beliefs?

a. I believe in the constitutional rights of all people. b. I believe in treating people fairly and without favoritism. c. I believe in obeying the laws of the state and the policies of my department. d. I believe in conducting myself with pride and professionalism only when I am on duty.

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The exclusionary rule means that evidence illegally seized by state or federal officers cannot be used in:

a. any state prosecution. b. any federal prosecution. c. any state or federal prosecution. d. None of the answers are correct.

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Conspiracy is a ___________ intent crime

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The imprisonment boom in America can be partially attributed to

a. the wars of drugs and crime b. determinate sentencing laws, such as truth in sentencing and mandatory sentences c. restrictions on good time that limit early release d. all of the above

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