An offender is convicted of misdemeanor vandalism, but instead of being sentenced to jail, she is given 200 hours of community service, much of which is spent cleaning up her own graffiti and similar acts of vandalism. This is an example of which purpose of punishment?

A) Deterrence
B) Incapacitation
C) Rehabilitation
D) Restitution


D) Restitution

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List and define the four major property crimes, according to the FBI

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What type of evidence forms a substantive part of the case or has a legitimate and effective influence on the decision of the case?

a. circumstantial b. material c. exculpatory d. in flagrante delicto

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LSD (produced from lysergic acid), is chemically derived from the ergot fungus, not readily available in the United States, is regulated under the __________ Act

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Administrative regulations are another form of ______.

A. regular crime B. legislation C. constitutional violation D. moral offense

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