When a police officer acts in place of the parent, he or she is acting _________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


in loco parentis

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Criminal behavior is attributed to _____.

a. perceived behavioral stability b. perceived self-imposed costs c. individual choice d. perceived informal sanctions

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Intentionally frightening another person by following, harassing, and/or terrorizing that person commits the crime of _____________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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As of 2007, what percentage of women are pregnant when they enter jail or prison?

A. less than 1% B. 5–6% C. 12–15% D. 25–30%

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"______________________" is a defense to prosecution that the actor through mistake formed a reasonable belief about a matter of fact if his mistaken belief negated the kind of culpability required for the commission of the offense.

a. Mistake of Law b. Mistake of fact c. Mistake of necessity D. Mistake of intoxication

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