In Wisconsin v. Mitchell, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that Wisconsin's hate crime statute, which increased penalties for crimes motivated by hate or by bias, was unconstitutional

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


False

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Studies suggest that young people's future attitudes and behavior toward police are influenced by their parents

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

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At common law, if man signed a child's birth certificate or completes an affidavit or acknowledgment of paternity, he is deemed to be the child's de facto father.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Edwin Lemert conducted one of the best-known studies on which form of larceny nearly 60 years ago?

A. Check fraud B. Shoplifting C. Auto theft D. Credit card theft

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Most judges prior to the 1960s felt that prisoners and probationers were entitled to their rights and were actively involved in their supervision

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

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