In cases involving lesser felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, police officers are more likely to
A. make a physical arrest.
B. do nothing.
C. formally report the crime.
D. informally handle the crime.
Answer: D
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a. assumption of identity b. theft for employment c. reverse criminal record identity theft d. credit identity theft/fraud
Explain what factors influence a judge's decision of whether or not to grant bail and how and why these factors are considered.
What will be an ideal response?
In Chimel v. California, the Court stated three purposes for allowing a police officer to search a person who has been arrested. The reasons stated by the Court include:
a. To seize weapons that may harm the officer, could be used to resist arrest, or used to flee b. To prevent the destruction or concealment of evidence c. To exert control over the suspect and limit his or her right to privacy d. All of the above e. Both a and b
What happens if a witness inadvertently answers a question during direct examination before the judge sustains an evidentiary objection to the question?
A. The judge will admonish the jury to disregard the answer. B. The judge will order the answer stricken from the record. C. The judge will order to record the answer using a camcorder. D. The judge will accept the witness's answer and pass it as admissible.