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A politician who helps a constituent navigate through the federal bureaucracy to find a misplaced Social Security check is engaging in __________ politics.
Probable Cause
A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, justifying further investigation or the issuance of a warrant.
Tort
A civil wrong that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm, leading to legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act.
Classifications of Crimes
The categorization of criminal offenses based on their nature, severity, and the laws they violate.
Diversion Program
In some jurisdictions, an alternative to prosecution that is offered to certain felony suspects to deter them from future unlawful acts.
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