Those unable to obtain desired goods and services through conventional means may consequently resort to theft and other illegal activities. These activities are known as:

a. instrumental crimes. b. expressive crimes.
c. double marginality crimes. d. strict-liability crimes.


a

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A) ?given psychiatric counseling before the system would move forward. B) ?detained. C) ?waived to adult court. D) ?released on bail. E) ?remanded to his parents custody.

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