Most states, under the influence of the Model Penal Code (MPC), have adopted an act-at-peril rule in which an actor can make the defense of others claim as long as he or she uses force based on what reasonably appears necessary.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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Judy was raped one night. She was attacked and violated while walking home from the bus sto
What will be an ideal response?
What are(is) the goal(s) of victim–offender mediation?
A. supporting the healing process of victims by providing a safe, controlled setting for them to meet and speak with offenders on a strictly voluntary basis B. allowing offenders to learn about the impact of their crimes on the victims and take direct responsibility for their behavior C. providing an opportunity for the victim and offender to develop a mutually acceptable plan that addresses the harm caused by the crime D. all of these
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Age is the best predictor of criminality across time and place. 2. The charge that criminology has reflected a male-centered bias is referred to as the androcentric bias. 3. Most crime is committed by males historically and internationally with the exception of prostitution. 4. Social class is the best predictor of criminality. 5. The proposal that racial discrimination in sentencing is most prevalent among the least serious crimes, in cases where the judge has more discretion, is known as the liberation hypothesis.
What is the most typical emotion felt by most inmates during the early part of their prison stay?
a. Anger b. Depression c. Hate d. Defeat