Describe some of the special challenges in investigating assaults

What will be an ideal response?


Special challenges in assault investigations include distinguishing the victim from the suspect, determining whether the matter is civil or criminal, and determining whether the act was intentional or accidental. Obtaining a complaint against a simple assault is also sometimes difficult. Moreover, such calls may be dangerous for responding officers.

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If the punishment for a specific crime is increased and the effectiveness and efficiency of the criminal justice system are improved, then the number of people engaging in that crime should decline.

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

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This term refers to non-state actors who work to punish or bring others to account in response to a perceived or actual dearth of institutional remedies.

a. piracy b. digilantism c. trolling d. phishing

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Arson is a general intent crime

a. True b. False

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Crime rates may be higher:

a. on the fifteenth day of the month b. crime is consistent throughout the month c. on the first day of the month d. at the end of the month

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