Describe strict liability and what this means in terms of a suspect’s accountability.

What will be an ideal response?


Strict liability suggests that individuals can be charged with and convicted of an offense without direct proof of criminal intent. Strict liability suspects can be held accountable regardless of whether criminal intent is proven when the state or governing authority believes it is appropriate to establish laws waiving the intent requirement.

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According to the last census, there were 145 million women compared to 139.8 million men in the United States

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Bedwetting, torturing animals, and fire setting are the three behaviors referred to as the _________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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You can arrest someone if you have a warrant for their arrest. What is another method of instituting criminal prosecution in misdemeanor/felony cases?

A. arrest made on view B. arrest made based on PC of a felony C. arrest made w/o a warrant where an arrest is authorized by law (certain misdemeanor offenses) D. all of the above

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Discuss the three different explanations for the association between gang membership and delinquency

What will be an ideal response?

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