Serious crimes punishable by state institutions are called:
a. Misdemeanors
b. Injunctions
c. Mores
d. Felonies
e. None of the above
d. Felonies
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A program intended to reduce violence in schools, taught youth coping skills on how to deal with stress and negative emotions. While on the surface, it appeared to be successful, the school board would not continue funding the program unless an official evaluation was done. Using the knowledge you gained in Chapter 1 so far, can you identify two reasons why a formal evaluation of a program is important to the school board in deciding to continue funding it?
What will be an ideal response?
Why does the Supreme Court require "beyond a reasonable doubt" as the standard of proof in criminal cases, rather than "preponderance of the evidence" as in civil cases?
What will be an ideal response?
Officers may conduct a warrantless arrest in which of the following circumstances? a. If there are exigent circumstances. b. If the officer has knowledge that a crime has been committed and reasonable suspicion to believe the crime was committed by a particular suspect
c. If the offense was committed in the presence of the officer. d. If the officer has knowledge that a misdemeanor has been committed and probable cause to believe the crime was committed by a particular suspect.
Placing an offender on probation implies that, in the best judgment of the __________, the probationer will respect and abide by the law and the conditions of release
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word