Which of the following is an example in many states of a “strict liability” crime?
a. A person over age 14 commits shoplifting
b. A father uses excessive force to discipline his child
c. A death occurs, unintentionally, while an offender is committing a felony
d. While obeying the speed limit along a residential road, a driver hits and seriously injures a young girl who runs into the street
c. A death occurs, unintentionally, while an offender is committing a felony
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Which of the following explanations of police corruption diverts attention away from the possibility that corruption is systemic, arguing instead that corrupt acts are committed by only a few "bad" officers within otherwise ethical departments?
a. Systemic b. Institutional c. Paternal d. Rotten Apple
Which of the following statements is true about the element of entering in a burglary?
a. The entering must be simultaneous with the breaking. b. The entering must immediately follow the breaking c. At least the little finger must enter simultaneously with the breaking d. The entering may follow the breaking any time later as long it was part of the same intended transaction.
Which of the following rights is not afforded to juveniles during court proceedings?
A. The right to a jury trial B. Protection against self-incrimination C. The right to confront witnesses D. The right to counsel
Improving lighting to deter and detect crimes
a. is an example of synergism. b. is an example of CPTED. c. has no impact on how safe people feel. d. is the most important factor in reducing the occurrence of crime.