Murder Conviction Sentence Type
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Life without the possibility of parole is a determinate sentence, as it has a fixed term of life without parole options. Efa supports the crime control model, emphasizing efficient arrest and conviction. Seo-Jun aligns with the due process model, focusing on protecting individual rights. Officer Yokotas trial is a celebrated case due to public attention. Cara is the plaintiff in her civil case. Actus reus involves the physical act of committing a crime. Officers were charged for failing to intervene. Franks application process question is part of the oral interview. Charmaine provides proprietary security services. During the reform era, Lewiss call was not seen as real policing. A police officer driving drunk can be subject to a negligent tort. The defense used a challenge for cause to strike Abbie from the jury. Marquis is participating in aftercare for ongoing support post-treatment.Full Conversation
Efa is running for elected position in her city. She makes cracking down on property crimes an essential part of her platform, arguing that police should be allowed wider latitude in making sure that people who offend are put behind bars, no matter how minor the crime. Efa would most likely agree with the ______.
Group of answer choices
crime control model
consensus theory of justice
due process model
conflict theory of justice
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Efa would most likely agree with the "crime control model," which emphasizes the efficient arrest and conviction of criminal offenders, supporting the idea of giving police wider latitude in enforcing the law. If you have more questions about these legal concepts, feel free to ask!
Efa would most likely agree with the "crime control model," which emphasizes the efficient arrest and conviction of criminal offenders, supporting the idea of giving police wider latitude in enforcing the law. If you have more questions about these legal concepts, feel free to ask!
Seo-Jun works for a nonprofit outreach group that helps make sure indigent people know their constitutional rights in case they are accused of crimes. He believes the criminal justice process should be slow and deliberate to make sure these rights are preserved. Seo-Jun would most likely agree with the ______.
Group of answer choices
crime control model
consensus theory of justice
due process model
conflict theory of justice
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Seo-Jun would most likely agree with the "due process model," which emphasizes protecting individual rights and ensuring fair treatment through a careful and deliberate criminal justice process. If you have any more questions about legal concepts or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
Seo-Jun would most likely agree with the "due process model," which emphasizes protecting individual rights and ensuring fair treatment through a careful and deliberate criminal justice process. If you have any more questions about legal concepts or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
Officer Yokota is on trial for shooting and killing an unarmed man. The case has generated a lot of controversy. The trial is being live streamed on Court TV so that anyone who wants to can watch gavel to gavel. Based on the wedding cake model, what type of case is this?
Group of answer choices
celebrated case
serious felony
lesser felony
misdemeanor
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Based on the wedding cake model, Officer Yokota's trial would be considered a "celebrated case." This model categorizes cases into layers, with celebrated cases being those that receive significant public attention and media coverage, often because they involve prominent individuals or raise important legal issues.
Based on the wedding cake model, Officer Yokota's trial would be considered a "celebrated case." This model categorizes cases into layers, with celebrated cases being those that receive significant public attention and media coverage, often because they involve prominent individuals or raise important legal issues.
Cara used a new shampoo one time. It caused her hair to fall out, and she developed a rash on her scalp. Cara wants the shampoo company to have to pay for what happened to her and sues the company in civil court. In this case, Cara is the ______.
Group of answer choices
plaintiff
prosecutor
victim
party to a crime
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Cara is the "plaintiff" in the civil court case against the shampoo company. If you have more questions about legal processes or need further information, feel free to ask!
Cara is the "plaintiff" in the civil court case against the shampoo company. If you have more questions about legal processes or need further information, feel free to ask!
Which of the following is an example of actus reus?
Group of answer choices
Jenny hires a hit man to kill her husband so she can collect on his US$* million life insurance policy.
Jenny wishes her husband was dead so she could collect on his US$* million life insurance policy.
Jenny talks to her best friend about taking out a US$* million life insurance property on her husband.
Jenny's husband dies in an automobile accident, and she is the beneficiary of his US$* million life insurance policy.
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An example of actus reus is when Jenny hires a hit man to kill her husband. Actus reus refers to the physical act of committing a crime. If you have more questions about legal concepts or need clarification, feel free to ask!
An example of actus reus is when Jenny hires a hit man to kill her husband. Actus reus refers to the physical act of committing a crime. If you have more questions about legal concepts or need clarification, feel free to ask!
Following the death of George Floyd and the conviction of Derek Chauvin, the three police officers who were present at the time were tried in court even though they did not physically cause Floyd’s death. The officers were charged because they ______.
Group of answer choices
were accessories after the fact
failed to intervene on Floyd’s behalf
lied in the subsequent investigation
told Chauvin to use a chokehold
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The officers were charged because they "failed to intervene on Floyd’s behalf." This situation is associated with the legal duty to intervene, especially when witnessing a colleague's misconduct.
If you have further questions about legal concepts or need more clarification, feel free to ask!
The officers were charged because they "failed to intervene on Floyd’s behalf." This situation is associated with the legal duty to intervene, especially when witnessing a colleague's misconduct.
If you have further questions about legal concepts or need more clarification, feel free to ask!
Frank has applied to be a police officer. At one point during the application process, a sergeant asks him what he would do if he saw another officer removing evidence from a crime scene. What part of the application process is this?
Group of answer choices
written test
rulebook exam
oral interview
ethics quiz
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The question regarding Frank's application process is most likely part of the "oral interview." This component often assesses candidates' ethical judgment and decision-making skills in hypothetical situations. If you have more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
The question regarding Frank's application process is most likely part of the "oral interview." This component often assesses candidates' ethical judgment and decision-making skills in hypothetical situations. If you have more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
Money Mike’s casino has been having problems with individuals coming in for free drinks and starting fights. Money Mike’s hires Charmaine, a retired police officer, as a security guard. What type of services does Charmaine provide?
Group of answer choices
proprietary
contract
municipal
federal
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Charmaine, as a hired security guard for Money Mike's casino, provides "proprietary" services. This means she is employed directly by the casino to provide security services, rather than being contracted through an external agency. If you have more questions related to this, feel free to ask!
Charmaine, as a hired security guard for Money Mike's casino, provides "proprietary" services. This means she is employed directly by the casino to provide security services, rather than being contracted through an external agency. If you have more questions related to this, feel free to ask!
Lewis is called to respond to a case where a man is threatening to jump off of a bridge and commit suicide. Lewis goes to talk to the man and is able to get him to come down after several hours. During the reform era, why would Lewis be discouraged from devoting time to this call?
Group of answer choices
The call is not real policing.
The police cannot charge for services.
The case is outside his jurisdiction.
The public does not trust the police
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During the reform era, Lewis might be discouraged from devoting time to this call because "the call is not real policing." The focus was more on crime control and enforcement rather than social services or mental health interventions. If you have more legal questions, feel free to ask!
During the reform era, Lewis might be discouraged from devoting time to this call because "the call is not real policing." The focus was more on crime control and enforcement rather than social services or mental health interventions. If you have more legal questions, feel free to ask!
A police officer operating a patrol car while driving drunk can be subject to which type of tort?
Group of answer choices
accidental
negligent
intentional
constitutional
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A police officer driving a patrol car while under the influence can be subject to a "negligent" tort. Negligence involves failing to exercise reasonable care, which results in harm to others. If you have more questions about legal concepts or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
A police officer driving a patrol car while under the influence can be subject to a "negligent" tort. Negligence involves failing to exercise reasonable care, which results in harm to others. If you have more questions about legal concepts or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
Abbie is selected for jury duty. She is asked if she has ever been physically assaulted by her partner. Abbie says that she has. The defense attorney moves to strike her from the jury because the case is about a man who is accused of murdering his girlfriend. What type of challenge did the defense use?
Group of answer choices
for cause
preemptory
in fairness
with reason
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The defense attorney used a "challenge for cause" to strike Abbie from the jury. This type of challenge is used when a potential juror may have biases or personal experiences that could affect their impartiality in the case.
The defense attorney used a "challenge for cause" to strike Abbie from the jury. This type of challenge is used when a potential juror may have biases or personal experiences that could affect their impartiality in the case.
Marquis served time in prison for drug trafficking. While he was there, he received treatment for the addiction that led him to sell drugs himself. Marquis completes a drug treatment program and is released to a halfway house on parole. He is required to attend * step meetings and meet with a substance abuse counselor. Marquis is participating in ______.
Group of answer choices
recidivism
day reporting
aftercare
drug court
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Marquis is likely participating in "aftercare," which involves ongoing support to maintain sobriety after completing a treatment program, often including meetings and counseling. If you need more information about these terms or have other legal questions, feel free to ask!
Marquis is likely participating in "aftercare," which involves ongoing support to maintain sobriety after completing a treatment program, often including meetings and counseling. If you need more information about these terms or have other legal questions, feel free to ask!