What does the following scenario illustrate?
Bill Monroe matches a description of a burglary suspect from an incident that occurred last night. Monroe is stopped by a police officer and is asked questions about his activities the night before. Monroe believes that he cannot leave; thus, he stays and answers the officer's questions.
A) An arrest
B) A consensual encounter
C) A contact
D) An investigative detention
Ans: D) An investigative detention
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a. Determination of the distance from which the gun was fired. b. Determination of the kind of firearm used. c. Estimation of the angle of bullet impact. d. Estimation of the height of the shooter.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A person who has sexual intercourse with a person who may give consent, but is below the legal age of consent is guilty of what offense?
a. Child intercourse b. Sex with a child c. Statutory rape d. None of the above
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)