When the media suddenly overemphasizes even a small number of crimes, it may create the impression of a _____

a. deviance cluster
b. crime valley
c. crime wave
d. deviance surge


Answer: c

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________ circumstances relate to the commission of a crime that may be considered to reduce the blameworthiness of the defendant

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Revocation of probation or parole ________

a. requires the concurrence of an appellate court judge b. is not governed by any particular due process requirement c. requires a hearing to determine if the conditions of probation or parole were violated d. can be enacted merely on a decision made by the probationer's or parolee's probation or parole officer

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If a prisoner successfully appeals for habeas review, what happens next?

a. A trial is held to determine a new sentence b. The constitutionality of the confinement is reviewed by the court c. The case is sent to a lower court for retrial d. The prisoner is essentially set free

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The Fourth Amendment only protects against invasions that amount to unreasonable searches and seizures

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

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