When class ended, you picked up a backpack belonging to another student, thinking that it is yours. It turns out that another student has the same identical backpack as you. Because you walked away with that student’s belongings, you are charged with theft. What defense would you be most likely to use?
A. duress
B. entrapment
C. mistake of fact
D. mistake of law
C. mistake of fact
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a. Intake b. Recidivism prediction c. Case management d. Actuarial risk-needs assessment
Which state has the lowest levels of known gang affiliation/participation in its prison population?
A. Pennsylvania B. Georgia C. Montana D. Colorado
What information is not needed when obtaining a reservation from a guest?
A. name of the guest B. age of the guests C. the time of the reservation D. the number of guests in the party
According to Semiotic theory the reality of the criminal justice system is defined by the person, the setting and the application of situational norms
a. True b. False