________ is a legal term that refers to the intentional doing of a wrongful act without just cause or legal excuse

A) Malice
B) Gross negligence
C) Premeditation
D) Affirmative act


Answer: A

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Federal undercover operations usually focus on all of the following except:

A) gambling. B) terrorism. C) political corruption. D) insurance fraud.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The prevalence of mental disorders among inmates is lower than the rate of mental disorders in the general population. 2. Cell searches in jail and prison settings are up to the discretion of correctional officials. 3. Depression is an example of a criminogenic need. 4. The key words relative to the success of cognitive behavioral treatment are temporary cessation and motivated individual. 5. Segregation of inmates is a rare occurrence in North American prisons.

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Which type of in-court questioning occurs when a defense witness is first questioned by the defense attorney during the prosecution's case?

a. Direct examination b. Cross-examination c. Redirect examination d. Re-cross-examination

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_____are subgroups of same-aged youths in Hispanic gangs that remain together and have separate names and a unique identity in the gang

a. Placasos b. Controllos c. Klikas d. Locos

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