The written statement of the essential facts of the offense charged against the accused and issued by a grand jury is known as ______.

A. information
B. indictment
C. interdiction
D. accusation


B. indictment

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According to the text, judges are uniformly more lenient with convicted white collar crime defendants than with convicted conventional crime defendants

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Classical School includes which theoretical perspective(s)?

a. Rational Choice Theory b. Deterrence Theory c. Biological Theory d. Both a and b

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______ involve(s) devices such as Tasers and stun guns.

a. Directed energy devices b. Conducted energy devices c. Vehicle-stopping technology d. Chemicals

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A witness who testifies against the defendant is often given __________, meaning that no information they disclose can be used to bring criminal charges against them

a. immunity b. testimony c. clearance d. a pardon

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