Why does white-collar crime often appear to be a rational course of action? Provide examples to support your answer.
What will be an ideal response?
White-collar crime often appears to be a rational course of action because of the low probability of apprehension and the likelihood of light punishment.
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According to the text, without specific incentives in place to reward ethical conduct, codes calling for such conduct are unlikely to have any positive effects
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Federal habeas corpus may not be used to relitigate
A. Fifth Amendment self-incrimination issues. B. Fourth Amendment search and seizure issues. C. Fourteenth Amendment due process issues. D. Sixth Amendment right to counsel issues.
What must occur before a presumption can be rejected by a judge or jury?
a. other evidence must come to light b. the defendant must reject it c. the judge must rule it out of order d. the prosecutor must accept the fallibility of the presumption
What percent of states combine the probation and parole functions into one state agency?
a. Approximately 40% b. Approximately 50% c. Approximately 60% d. Approximately 70%