Which of the following is a reason for the problems that plague jails? A)        the limited and unstable nature of local taxes to fund and staff jails B)        a general lack of public support for jail reform C)        rapid rates of inmate turnover, which makes it difficult to coordinate programs D)       all of the above  

Why did Tina Turner walk?

Which of the following reforms to death penalty statutes that was approved by the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Gregg v. Georgia?

The most complete DNA database in the United States is _______. A.  CompStat B.  CODIS C.  GIS D.  AFIS

The ability of police officers to exercise individual judgment, rather than formal rules, when making decisions, is known as ________. A.  Full enforcement B.  Copicide C.  Discretion D.  Tech prep

When defendants plead nolo contendere, they

Which of the following standards of proof is evidence that more likely than not outweighs the opposing evidence, or sufficient evidence to overcome doubt or speculation? A) probable cause B) reasonable suspicion C) preponderance of evidence D) mere suspicion

A court of ________ jurisdiction has the authority to hear a case when it is first brought to court.

Men’s prisons are often distinguished from one another by: A)        size B)        security level C)        the era in which they were built D)        custody level

When prosecutors elect not to prosecute, they enter a