In qualified immunity, workers are not liable for wrongdoing when their actions are found to be "objectively reasonable" and within the scope of employment

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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The notion that public order crimes are “victimless” is

a. widely accepted among criminologists and the general public b. contested by criminologists but accepted among the general public c. rejected by criminologists, due to the number of “secondary victims” harmed by such crimes d. rejected by criminologists, due to the large number of public order crimes reported each year on the

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As a devoted member of the 1970s counterculture, Captain Crunch's favorite activity was spying electronically on the government.

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

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Information establishing probable cause must be reasonably ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Both the judge and jury will be watching the investigator's demeanor closely as well as listening to what he or she has to say. First impressions can make a difference. Within this context, what is the general guideline regarding the use of humor when testifying?

A) Displays of humor in the courtroom should be altogether avoided so as not to offend any member of the jury. B) Humor is encouraged whenever possible as this is an excellent strategy to win over juries. C) An officer's demeanor should be flat, factual, and objective, with no hint of humor as this is what is expected of police officers as witnesses. D) Police officers may reveal a sense of humor, and the jury can be impressed but should be made with caution so as not to offend any member of the jury.

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