Explain the theory–policy connection as it relates to positivism.
What will be an ideal response?
Shift from “why is there crime in society?” to “why is this individual a criminal?”; positivism encouraged rehabilitation and reformation; psychological emphasized counseling and improving the lot of potential criminals; paradigm shift from punishment to rehabilitation.
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Identify the three ways that drugs are believed to contribute to violence.
What will be an ideal response?
Carter's appointees as compared to Reagan's were more likely to have:
A) more years at the bar. B) professional experience. C) a legal education. D) All of the above.
A large portion of auto thieves steal cars to use in other crimes, such as robberies and thefts
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What defense justifies the commission of a lesser crime to avoid the threat of harm from a greater evil?
a. castle defense b. choice of evils c. consent d. self-defense