A police officer detains a man for driving while intoxicated. After bail is posted for the man, the police still refuse to release him. This is an example of which of the following?
A. false arrest
B. false imprisonment
C. negligence
D. invasion of privacy
B. false imprisonment
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What is necessary for establishing broad goals to guide government decision making during the budget process?
A) developing programmatic, operating, and capital policies and plans B) identifying opportunities and challenges for government services, capital assets, and management C) monitoring, measuring, and evaluating performance D) developing a process for preparing and adopting a budget E) developing management strategies
Which of the following offenders would NOT be best served by a jail work release program?
A. First-time offender B. Employed offender C. Violent offender D. Offender enrolled in school
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Similar to other countries, U.S. Congress passed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act requiring that all states set a minimum dirinking age of 21. 2. Addiction involves a physiological dependence commonly referred to as tolerance, in which the body requires larger and larger doses of the substance in order to experience the desired effect. 3. Despite popular opinion, research has not clearly indicated that “problem drinking” is a major ingredient in crimes of violence. 4. When new social problems appear, there is a tendency to blame marginalized populations, cultural elements, or the media. 5. Howard Becker coined the term “moral entrepreneurs” to refer to individuals who are labeled as deviant by others.
The Supreme Court has ruled that inmates do have a right to consult "jailhouse lawyers."
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)