Which doctrine holds that a person does not have to retreat in public if he or she did not start the fight, even if it is safely possible?


Ans: the stand-your-ground rule

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The argument that crime can be reduced by increasing individuals’ sense of ownership and generating a sense of belonging in an area through its physical design is central to the idea of ______.

a. atavism b. defensible space c. general deterrence d. hedonism

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The ______ perspective views society as a system of mutually sustaining parts and characterized by broad normative consensus.

a. consensus b. conflict c. classical d. structural

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You are running for congress on a civil liberties platform, and you want to reform the sentencing guidelines in your state. You have to make a major speech about sentencing before a group of law enforcement officials, some of whom are suspicious of your political leanings. In your speech, discuss what type of sentencing guidelines (structured or unstructured) you think are most likely to both ensure law and order are maintained and grant equal protections under the law.

What will be an ideal response?

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The probable cause requirement is the most important component to an officer's authority to search and seize

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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