Which one of the following statements regarding the Uniform Victims of Crime Act is NOT correct?

a. Prosecutors or court personnel must notify victims of their rights, as well as the times of any court proceedings involving the person or persons who allegedly victimized them.
b. A crime victim has a right to be present at any court proceeding that the defendant has a right to attend.
c. If the defendant is convicted, the victim has the right to make an impact statement during the sentencing hearing and assert an opinion as to the proper sentence.
d. Crime victims have the right to veto any plea bargain involving the person or persons who allegedly victimized them.


D

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A. Detection B. Investigation C. Arrest D. Interrogation

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Goldstein begins his framework of problem-oriented policing by:

a. making an arrest b. voicing a complaint c. identifying a problem d. receiving orders from the police chief

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. violence in the home B. violence at school C. violence in the neighborhood D. nonviolence

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