Because of their elected position and fear of soft-on-crime criticism, some judges may be biased in favor of the prosecution.
a. true
b. false
a. true
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A researcher is interested in whether the type of crime (property or personal) affects the type of injuries resulting from crimes committed using firearms (fatal or non-fatal)
The independent variable is type of crime (with property crimes including those not typically resulting in injury to the victim, such as burglary and auto theft). The dependent variable is type of firearm injury. The data are placed in a 2 x 2 table. What statistic would you employ to test the effect of type of crime on injury type?
In which of the following situations would it be acceptable for police to interrogate a juvenile without an adult present?
A. If the child states that they believe their parents would be okay not being present at the interrogation. B. If the child claims to understand their constitutional rights. C. If the child is mature enough to understand their legal rights. D. If the parent cannot attend the interrogation the day the child is taken into custody.
Briefly describe the relationship between terrorism and common crime.
What will be an ideal response?
What types of burn indications can be examined by the arson investigator to assist in determining whether a fire is accidental or incendiary in nature?
What will be an ideal response?