Habeas corpus, motions to vacate sentence, mandamus, and Section 1983 and Bivens civil rights actions are all examples of what type of petitions?

A. prisoner petitions
B. jurisdiction petitions
C. bankruptcy petitions
D. extradition petitions


Ans: A. prisoner petitions

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Probation and parole services are characteristically poorly staffed and often poorly administered

a. True b. False

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David Fahey, a businessman in a medium-sized Ohio town, decides to run for city council. He has a master's degree, is married, has three sons, and is a respected member of society. He fears he may lose the upcoming city council election to a newcomer, Keith Joseph, who recently moved back to town after establishing himself in South Carolina. David hires his best friend, John, to call in a bomb threat on election day to a precinct where his rival, Keith Joseph, is expected to garner majority support. This act is an example of _____.

A. election fraud B. treason C. espionage D. terrorism

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At the age of 15, Julie gave birth to twin sons. Julie was a high school dropout and did not have a job. She was not able to take proper care of the boys so she decided to give them up for adoption. Their father was convicted of armed robbery and rape. He signed over his custody rights to the state while serving a 30-year prison sentence. Which biosocial theory would promote that research should be done to see if the boys will be delinquent like their father?

A. Biochemical B. Neurological C. Genetic D. Evolutionary

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Programs or policies designed to prevent delinquency that involve day care providers, nurses, teachers, and social workers fall under:

a. delinquency prevention b. randomized trials c. delinquency control d. experimental prevention

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