Two friends buy a boat together. One of the men becomes angry at the other and tears up the boat that they purchased together. What offense, if any, has been committed?
a. Disorderly conduct
b. Criminal mischief
c. Assault
d. Reckless damage or destruction
Answer: b. Criminal mischief
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A. rational thought B. cogent analysis C. writing or communications abilities D. all of the above
Positivism stresses free will as the main reason for criminal behavior
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Who was the warden of Elmira Reformatory, who started his career in corrections as a prison guard in a state prison in Connecticut and contended imprisonment was designed to reform inmates.
a. John Howard b. Zebulon Brockway c. William Penn d. Jeremy Bentham
Parole boards usually consider the crime, the length of time served, and the inmate’s age, prior criminal history, abuse of alcohol or drugs, and institutional record. Some parole boards may request a recommendation from the prosecutor. Parole
boards usually consider the crime, the length of time served, and the inmate’s age, prior criminal history, abuse of alcohol or drugs, and institutional record. Some parole boards may request a recommendation from the prosecutor.