When investigating arson, incendiary means that the cause of these fires cannot be determined through an investigation

a. True
b. False


b

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Exciting and stirring up lawsuits between people is known as

a. barratry b. bribery c. affray d. bigamy

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Which term refers to a brief that is often filed on behalf of various interest groups as a means to getinvolved in cases and thereby influence court decisions and policy?

a. Subject matter jurisdiction b. Mens rea c. Habeas corpus d. Amicus curiae

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In regards to written communications, which of the following is not true?

a. The supervisor is judged to a great extent throughout his career by how well he expresses himself not only orally but also in writing. b. In written communications as opposed to oral communications, words and ideas need not be as clearly expressed. c. Excessive use of abbreviations should be avoided. d. Ideally, writings should be so explicit that their meanings cannot be misunderstood.

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During one of Sergeant Hernandez's daytime shifts, an inmate playing basketball in the yard collapses. The officers see him collapse and do not approach him. After 15 minutes the inmate gets up and complains to an officer that he has severe abdominal cramping and that he is very light-headed. Sergeant Hernandez makes the decision to deny the inmate's request for medical care. When the inmate

returns to his cell, he collapses again, goes into cardiac arrest, and dies within 5 minutes. Which Supreme Court case ruled that it is a violation of an inmate's Eighth Amendment rights to deliberately fail to provide medical care? a. Hudson v. McMillan b. Estelle v. Gamble c. Wilson v. Seiter d. Whitley v. Albers

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