__________ ___________ are courts of original jurisdiction (or "first instance") where evidence and testimony are first introduced and findings of fact and law are made

Fill in the blanks with correct word


Trial courts

Criminal Justice

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The existence of emergency circumstances may justify a(n) _____ ________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Criminal Justice

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

1. The presentence investigation (PSI) report is typically the final point of assessment and is rarely utilized when the offender is first brought into a prison facility. 2. There is rarely agreement between the probation officer’s recommendations and the judge’s decision when sentencing. 3. The judge often is not the primary decision-maker in regard to an offender’s sentencing and/or the granting probation. 4. Most probation officers do not carry a firearm.

Criminal Justice

A death that is the result of a purposeful human act lawfully undertaken in the reasonable belief that no harm would result is ________

A) a negligent homicide B) murder C) an accidental killing D) a justifiable homicide

Criminal Justice

In the following scenario, which use of force is the best choice for the officer? Do not draw assumptions: only use the information provided. An officer arrives on scene and observes a naked man in the middle of the street, shouting at nobody in particular

a. Verbal commands b. Empty hand submission techniques c. Intermediate weapons d. Deadly force

Criminal Justice