Under common law, there were two types of assault. Identify and define them

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Threatened Battery Assault and Attempted Battery Assault. Threatened battery assault occurred when one person intentionally placed another person in anticipation of imminent battery. Attempted battery assault occurred when one person attempted to commit the crime of battery with the intent to injure another.

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Recidivists are usually sex offenders with strong sex drives

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Female juvenile offenders in the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative group were significantly less likely than nonparticipants to achieve housing independence at the 15-month interview. 2. The Guiding Responsibility and Expectations for Adolescents for Today and Tomorrow program was created to promote nonviolence among juveniles and participate in 20 weekly sessions involving a social cognitive, problem-solving curriculum. 3. Evidence-based programs effectiveness have been demonstrated through empirical research. 4. CASASTART is a community-based program meant to decrease substance abuse and delinquent behaviors and promote school attendance and performance in children ages 10–21. 5. The program All Stars tries to prevent risky behaviors, such as premature sexual activity, violence, and substance abuse, among juveniles ages 11–15?

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Why are the critiques leveled against conflict theories important? How are they limited?

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The mens rea of battery is unjustified offensive touching

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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