Matza argued that delinquents are not constantly delinquent and instead _____ into and out of delinquency

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


Answer: Drift

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In the course of committing theft, an actor threatens to kill the victim if she does not "hand over the purse." The victim gives the purse to the actor who flees but is later taken into custody by a peace officer. The actor can be charged with

a. robbery. b. aggravated robbery. c. aggravated assault. d. assault.

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Unintentional deaths that occur during the commission of some ___________ are murders

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Mike goes out of town on a business trip. His wife Brenda remains at home. Mike is due to return on Friday. Late Thursday night Brenda awakens to a noise. Fearing it is a burglar, Brenda grabs the pistol from the bedside table

At that moment she notices a figure walking quietly down the hallway. Without waiting, Brenda fires a shot at the figure. A voice cries out, "Don't shoot! It is me Mike. I came home early." Brenda turns on the light to discover that she has shot Mike in the hand. She calls 9-1-1. In a few minutes an ambulance and a police officer arrive. Mike is taken to the hospital while the police officer interviews Brenda. As to Brenda's shooting of Mike: A) Brenda was legally obligated to warn the intruder before discharging the pistol. Without the warning, her shooting of Mike could be considered aggravated assault or attempted murder. B) Brenda's use of deadly force was justified if she reasonably believed that Mike was a burglar. C) Brenda was legally obligated to determine the identity of her target prior to discharging the pistol. Her discharge of the firearm and subsequent injury to Mike were not legally justified. D) Brenda was legally obligated to use deadly force only as a last resort. She should have called 9-1-1 and tried to exit the house instead of shooting Mike.

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A study found that the more elementary and junior high students are involved in structured after-school activities, the less likely they are to get involved with drugs.Which of the following correlations would reflect this relationship?

a.r = 1.00 b.r = .75 c.r = -.40 d. r = .00

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