Identify and define the two categories of offenses compiled by the FBI in the Uniform Crime Report. Provide examples of each

What will be an ideal response?


Part I offenses
Offenses including homicide and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, arson, and motor vehicle theft. Recorded by local law enforcement officers, these crimes are tallied quarterly and sent to the FBI for inclusion in the UCR.

Part II offenses
All crimes other than Part I offenses. Recorded by local law enforcement officers, arrests for these crimes are tallied quarterly and sent to the FBI for inclusion in the UCR, and include vandalism, liquor law violations, and drug trafficking.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A. Powell v. Alabama B. Argersinger v. Hamlin C. Johnson v. Zerbst D. Betts v. Brady

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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