Which of the following is an example of decriminalization?
A) Removing a juvenile from further involvement with the justice system in return for approved behaviors
B) Returning patients from mental hospitals into the community
C) Reducing from the scope of law a type of behavior that is currently proscribed
D) Removing a large number of juveniles from custody as possible by closing the facility
C
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The primary mission of _____ is to guard and watch prisoners
a. Sergeants c. Captains b. Lieutenants d. Corrections officers
What is the United States entity that works with Interpol to gather and share information?
A. U.S. National Central Bureau (USNCB) B. CIA C. FBI D. Department of homeland security
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The economic cost of white collar crime has been far more accurately measured than that of conventional crime. 2. It is possible for stockholders to benefit economically from corporate or securities-related crimes which they know nothing about. 3. Many legitimate businesses and professionals profit from white collar crimes which they did not cause to occur. 4. Annual losses in the U.S. for identity theft are almost ten times as high as the losses from burglary and robbery. 5. The fact that our government has been able to levy and collect very high fines greatly offsets the economic cost of white collar crime.
The _____ report is typically prepared by probation officers, and presents a convicted offender's background and is used by the judge in selecting an appropriate sentence
A) sentencing B) incarceration C) presentence D) death sentence E) probation