Discuss the flaws associated with the NCVS
What will be an ideal response?
- Not reporting of victimization, especially rape and other intimate crimes
- Confusion about terms (e.g., robbery vs. burglary)
- Under- and overestimation of crime
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Property damage investigations are required only when personal injury is involved
a. True b. False
During the 19th century, electric shocks were used to punish prisoners in which state?
a. Georgia b. New York c. Tennessee d. Ohio
Which jurisdiction investigates identity theft?
A) State and local police since it is solely a state crime B) Only the FBI since it is a federal crime C) Only federal agencies such as the U.S. Secret Service, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the FBI D) State, local, and federal agencies since identity theft is a criminal act under both federal and most state laws
You have been in an accident and were injured, but the person responsible does not want to pay your medical bills. What would you look for in a court?
A) Damages B) Injunctive relief C) Culpability D) Justification