The term _____ refers to a threat or an attempt to do violence to another person that causes that person to fear immediate physical harm.

A. assault
B. battery
C. arson
D. larceny


Answer: A

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The decision of Kirby v. Illinois (1972 ), allowing identifications based on uncounseled preincitement lineups, is based on

A. Critical stage theory B. Formal charge doctrine C. Suggestibility D. The vagaries of eyewitness identification

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______ is intended to cause vicarious learning whereby observers see that offenders are punished for a given crime, thus discouraging others from committing crime due to fear of punishment

A. Specific deterrence B. Individual deterrence C. Vicarious deterrence D. General deterrence

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Is a process by which the government seizes property gained from or used in criminal activity

a. Forfeiture b. Restitution c. Seizure d. Day fines

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