A ____________ is a formal request to the court to perform a certain action or make a ruling in a particular matter

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Motion

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The technological revolution helped to professionalize the police, but also isolated them from the public

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Enforcement agencies can facilitate the collection of information/complaints on white collar crime offending by:

a. Actively informing the public of their responsibilities and how to contact them. b. Assuming a low public profile. c. Publishing an annual report to Congress on investigative activities. d. There is no need to facilitate the collection of information/complaints on white collar offending.

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What is the most important factor a prosecutor considers when deciding on criminal prosecution?

A. Existing caseloads B. Police certainty of guilt C. Sufficient evidence for conviction D. The victim's wishes

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Which of the following circumstances fails to meet the test for the government to claim a "special needs exception" to the probable cause and warrant requirements for stops and searches?

A. Fixed inland border checkpoints to search for illegal aliens B. Sobriety checkpoints C. Mandatory drug testing of all high school and junior high school athletes in a school district D. Mandatory drug testing of candidates for state office

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