Performance measures tell us little about the processes engaged in by law enforcement

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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The decision as to whether or not to charge a suspect with an offense is an example of ________ discretion.

A. judicial B. prosecutorial C. probational D. voluntary

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Constructing and viewing the hacker as an “archetypal ‘cybercriminal’” is an example of what Becker (1963) would identify as the ______.

a. labelling process b. learning process c. socialization process d. cultural process

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Which of the following is false with regard to Reiss’s control theory?

a. It is one of the earliest examples of control theory in criminology. b. It identifies the key aspects of conformity: acceptance and submission. c. It integrates ideas from Marxist and socialist thought with control-oriented concepts. d. It assumes that one’s family and friends have the most impact on one’s behavior. e. It claims that people raised in foster homes have lower levels of control than those raised in their natural families.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1) The rights that are applicable to juveniles have been expressly granted by the courts and through legislative action. 2) A juvenile in custody is not entitled to rights per Miranda. 3) A police officer must possess a warrant to take a juvenile into custody. 4) When interrogating juvenile offenders, it is helpful for the police to confuse the subject by using “big words.” 5) Law enforcement can reduce the likelihood of juvenile false confessions using a variety of age-appropriate techniques.

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