When has a false confession occurred?
What will be an ideal response?
A false confession occurs when a suspect admits to a crime that he or she did not actually commit.
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Snowball sampling is ___________________
a. a nonrandom sample in which the researcher begins with one case, and then, base on information about interrelationships from that case, identifies other cases, and repeats the process again and again b. a sample in which the sampling elements are selected using something other than a mathematically random process c. a nonrandom sample in which the researcher first identifies general categories into which cases or people will be selected, and then he or she selects cases to reach a predetermined number of cases in each category d. a nonrandom sample in which the researcher selects anyone he or she happens to come across e. a nonrandom sample in which the researcher uses a wide range of methods to locate all possible cases of a highly specific and difficult-to-reach population
The socialization process through which a new inmate learns the accepted norms and values of the prison culture is known as reintegration.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Bob and Rob are sitting in a tavern drinking. They are discussing the recent hike in the sales tax. Bob says to Rob, "Those scoundrels in Austin are only interested in getting re-elected. We should teach them that the public still controls this state, not them." Rob responds, "You're right. We ought to burn down the Capitol. That will show them." Bob says, "I agree. A little barbeque in Austin would get their attention." The conversation is overheard by an off-duty police officer. Bob and Rob have committed:
A) criminal attempt (arson). B) criminal conspiracy (arson). C) criminal solicitation (arson). D) no offense yet.
Which of the following crimes would be investigated by an officer on special assignment?
A. sexual assault B. shoplifting C. drunk driving D. public intoxication