The Texas Legislature has explicitly eliminated the necessity of proving a culpable mental state in cases involving public intoxication

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Most police departments are currently using laptops or other computerized data entry devices to assist the officer in writing or developing the required reports

a. True b. False

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This theory suggests that someone with low self-control will commit criminal acts, which makes him more likely to be victimized.

a. Control-Balance Theory b. Subcultural Theory of Violence c. A General Theory of Crime d. Social Interactionist Perspective

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Officers who participate in violations of law and departmental policy for personal gain are guilty of:

A) brutality. B) the code of silence. C) corruption. D) disparity. E) official conduct.

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Why did the commission attempt to limit the discretion of juvenile judges and to make them accountable for their decisions?

A) disparity in juvenile sentencing B) get-tough backlash C) lack of arbitrariness D) fear of legal actions

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