Define mens rea.

What will be an ideal response?


Criminal intent or "guilty mind"

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A defendant is sentenced to two 5-year prison terms and serves 5 years; he has served his time ______.

a. unconstitutionally b. consecutively c. concurrently d. presumptively

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In a system of ______, the state works as an arbiter between the victim and offender, with the goal of encouraging offenders to take responsibility for their actions.

a. intervention b. nonintervention c. deinstitutionalization d. restorative justice

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According to the text, low socioeconomic status is a predominate marker for engaging in crime in ______.

a. subculture theory b. routine activity theory c. differential association theory d. labeling theory

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Of the following, which category of informants has been proven to be the most valuable in police investigations?

A. Average citizens. B. Fellow law enforcement officers. C. Mentally ill persons. D. Criminals or their associates.

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