What elements of a crime must a prosecutor prove for a conviction?
What will be an ideal response?
The elements of a crime that must be present for prosecution are actus reus, in which a person voluntarily committed a criminal act, and mens rea, in which a person committed a crime with the intent to do so.
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Like white-collar crime, _____ is an ambiguous term
a. Political crime b. Gang crime c. Corporate crime d. Institutional crime
An important factor in school safety programs involves the development of emergency response plans in the event of a shooting
A) True B) False
Read about the case of Lynne Stewart at the beginning of the chapter. Imagine you are her sister. Write a letter to Judge Koetel on her behalf. Include in your letter a thoughtful analysis of the pros and cons of medical parole.
What will be an ideal response?
The general public consensus is that __________ is the best sentence of sex offenders.
a. long-term incarceration b. capital punishment c. day reporting centers d. home confinement