__________________are a small group of offenders who begin their career at an early age and then continue to offend well into adulthood. For this group, the seeds of crime persistence are planted early in life and may combine the effects of abnormal traits, such as neurological deficits, with severe family dysfunction

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Life-course persisters

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Empirical evidence has not shown whether the exclusionary rule deters police misconduct

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Civil law involves all of the following except

a. beyond a reasonable doubt b. a plaintiff. c. a defendant. d. damages.

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The book Black in Blue found that black police officers suffered from:

a. double marginality. b. double taxability. c. singular marginality. d. all of these choices.

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Which of our model countries distinguishes between three types of juvenile misconduct under the law: juveniles between 14-20, offenders under 14, and juveniles who commit status offenses?

a. France b. Germany c. Japan d. Saudi Arabia

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