What is the legal definition of “obscene matter,” referred to in 311 PC?

What will be an ideal response?


Obscene matter means matter taken as a whole, which to the average person, applying contemporary statewide standards, appeals to the prurient (lewd) interest, and is matter which, taken as a whole, depicts or describes in a patently offensive way sexual conduct; and which taken as a whole, lacks serious literary artistic, political, or scientific value.

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Which of the following is NOT an aspect of the USA PATRIOT Act?

A) The Aspect of roving electronic intercepts B) The right to counsel prior to a custodial interview during which accusatory questions are asked C) Clarifications to the interception of Internet-based communications D) Lowering the threshold for obtaining permission to intercept electronic communications

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The FBI can enter parental kidnapping cases through the Fugitive Felon Act for all of the following conditions except

a. a state arrest warrant has been issued charging the parent with a felony violation b. law enforcement officers have evidence of interstate flight c. a specific request for FBI assistance must be made by state authorities, who agree to extradite andprosecute d. if the child wanted to go with the parent

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Which of these ethical principles is not found in the Belmont Report?

a. equal pay b. respect for persons c. beneficence d. justice

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

1. ________ reasoning is reasoning based on specific pieces of evidence to establish proof that a suspect is guilty of an offense. 2. The crime-scene unit can be described as a specialized investigative unit that supports the crime scene investigation by identifying, documenting and preserving ________. 3. A reporting format that logically guides the identification leads that experience and research have demonstrated are most likely to result in case solution is also known as ________ factors. 4. The ________ investigation is the responsibility of the first officer at the crime scene. 5. ________ was a term for the English police used in reference to Robert Peel and was a term of respect and appreciation.

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