Define vandalism.

What will be an ideal response?


The willful destruction of property without the consent of the owner or agent of the owner.

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What category of victim precipitation occurs when the victim exhibits some personal characteristic that unknowingly either threatens or encourages the attacker?

A. Impulsive precipitation B. Passive precipitation C. Reflexive precipitation D. Active precipitation

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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.

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Latent fingerprints, or surface fingerprints, are caused by the transfer of skin onto a surface

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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CODIS is an electronic national database of

a. handgun licenses b. tire treads. c. DNA profiles. d. bullet manufacturers. e. forensic scientists.

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