At the state level, the decision to file charges against an offender lies with:

A. the victim and/or their family
B. the arresting officer
C. the chief of police
D. the prosecutor


D. the prosecutor

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A police officer is walking her beat when she hears a woman scream for help from inside a house. The officer would have the right to search the home without obtaining a warrant. Which of the following terms describes this situation?

A. pressing matters B. exclusionary cases C. exigent circumstances D. imminent cause

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In the mid-1970s, authors such as Ellis and Wilson placed their hope for criminological theory in a ______ approach.

A. psychological B. sociological C. biological D. individual

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The Supreme Court has held that unprovoked flight upon observing police officers may constitute reasonable suspicion sufficient to justify a/an:

a. stop. b. arrest. c. stationhouse detention. d. search.

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