Edwin Sutherland stated that the deference shown to white-collar criminals is due primarily to their __________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: Social standing

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Compare and contrast Merton’s theory of anomie/strain to Agnew’s general strain theory. How are the two alike? How are they different?

What will be an ideal response?

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According to latent trait theory, the propensity to commit crime is unstable, but the opportunity to commit crime remains stable over time

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

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All of the following are considered general goals for achieving homeland security EXCEPT:

a. respond to and recover from incidents that occur b. prevent and disrupt terrorist attacks c. protect the American people, critical infrastructure, and key resources d. maintain the foundation of America

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_________________ _______________ by a judge, on a defendant's decision to not testify, was deemed by the Supreme Court to be a penalty imposed on the defendant for exercising a constitutional privilege

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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