Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Intent is central to larceny.
2. Embezzlement involves the unlawful trespassory taking of property from the possession of another.
3. The mens rea of false pretenses is a false representation of a fact.
4. The future promise does not constitute a false pretense.
1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
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Which of the following is a feature of state constitutions?
A. They are generally shorter and less detailed than the U.S. Constitution. B. They generally avoid giving prisoners more rights than are granted by the U.S. Constitution. C. They often specify duties of corrections officials. D. They impose civil liability on any person who deprives another of rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.
An estimated 1 out of every 13 __________ cannot vote due to their prior felony convictions.
A. white males B. African Americans C. adult males D. Latinos
Lower courts that have jurisdiction over one specific area of criminal activity, such as illegal drugs or domestic violence, are called:
a. problemsolving courts. b. courts of limited jurisdiction. c. courts of general jurisdiction. d. trial courts.
__________ reflects the view that criminality is a product of abnormal biological or psychological traits
a. Rational choice c. Social structure theory b. Trait theory d. Labeling theory