To determine if a confession is voluntary, courts use the totality of the circumstances test

a. True
b. False


a

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Which amendment to the Constitution provides defendants with the right to reasonable bail?

A. First Amendment B. Fourth Amendment C. Sixth Amendment D. Eighth Amendment

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Which of the following can be considered “characteristics of the accused” that may render a confession involuntary?

A. Level of physical coercion B. Maturity level C. Duration of questioning D. Deception

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Discretion is defined as the ability to make operational decisions based on:

a. the law. b. personal judgment. c. trust. d. rational thinking.

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Needle-exchange opponents in the U.S., including law enforcement, political, religious, and drug treatment officials, contend that free needles __________ drug use

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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