Which of the following standards is used by 24 states?

a. M’Naghten
b. Model Penal Code
c. Durham
d. M’Naghten with irresistible impulse provision


a. M’Naghten

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What is the significance of facial expressions? What cautions should interviewers take in regard to facial expressions during an interview?

What will be an ideal response?

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

1.A probation officer works with the accused from arrest through completion of a probationary sentence. 2.Dynamic risk factors include substance abuse, employment, educational attainment, and peer groups. 3.Most probation officers are White, whereas many of those that they supervise are minorities. 4.Passive GPS tracking continuously uploads information on an offender’s location. 5.A probation officer cannot be replaced by technology.

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The process in which a probation officer settles cases at the initial appearance before the onset of formal criminal proceedings is known as__________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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