Question

An inmate escapes from the county prison. there is a $500 reward offered for any information leading to the capture of the inmate. the county sheriff sees the inmate at a local restaurant and calls the department headquarters before arresting the inmate. the sheriff:__________. a. cannot expect to collect the $500 because he had a preexisting duty to arrest the inmate. b. can expect to collect the $500 because he called the department headquarters before arresting the inmate. c. cannot expect to collect the $500 because of the doctrine of unforeseen difficulties. d. can expect to collect the $500 because he performed a civil service.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. cannot expect to collect the $500 because he had a preexisting duty to arrest the inmate.

Explanation: An Inmate is a term commonly used to refer to prisoners or persons placed within a confinement. An inmate can also be used to refer persons with mental health challenge who are placed within an enclosure or in a hospital to be attended to.

A Sheriff is a top Law enforcement officer in a county who engages in certain activities like being in charge of prisoners,traffic etc