List and define the four main levels, or types, of mens rea and give an example of each. Define strict liability, give an example of a strict liability offense, and explain why the issue of strict liability is relevant in a discussion of types of mens rea.

A judge is required to accept a guilty plea.

Explain the concept of racial profiling. What arguments could be made to support the use of racial profiling by the police? Do you agree with these arguments? Why or why not? Are there situations in which the use of racial or characteristics may be appropriate when targeting a suspected offender? Explain your response.

Community policing focuses on dealing with citizens’ problems and concerns.

The role of the ________ is to create a record of all that occurs during a trial.

Terry-type stops require reasonable suspicion.

A crime is a behavior for which there is no legally acceptable justification or excuse.

In which of the following does the defendant exercise choice in the court process?

Statutory rape is a strict liability crime.

Many police officers and managers are not willing to accept community policing.