__________ is the Latin term for "guilty mind" that implies that the offender knows what he or she is doing when committing a criminal or delinquent act
a. Actus reus
b. Mens rea
c. Corpus delicti
d. Vas Defrens
b
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Which of the following is a basic rationale for prosecuting and punishing corporations, rather than individual executives?
a. Only organizations, not individuals, can be deterred b. Organizations are less able to compensate victims than are individual executives c. Prosecutors can often secure cooperation more effectively when they have the option of prosecuting both the organization and individual executives d. Legal responsibility for crimes always lies ultimately with the corporation
There has been some concern that the close association with the military and terrorist-oriented mission of the police will ______.
a. reduce the ability of police departments to hire a qualified work force b. diminish relationships with United States allies c. instigate another terrorist attack d. accelerate the militarization and isolation of the police from members of the community
In response to use of force issues, the ______ came up with a list of suggestions to effectively manage police use of force.
A. Federal Bureau of Investigation B. Police Executive Research Forum C. National Association of Law Enforcement Officers D. Department of Homeland Security
All of the following states permit judicial override except?
a. Alabama b. Florida c. Idaho d. Delaware