Name and explain the two basic functions of criminal law.
What will be an ideal response?
?The primary function of criminal law is to protect citizens from harm and to punish criminal offenders.?The second function of criminal law is to maintain and teach social values.
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As adults, people who are victims of violence are also quite likely to later become perpetrators is referred to as:
a. the cycle of violence b. double marginality c. the revolving door d. life course persistence theory
In which of the following situations would unstructured interviewing techniques be appropriate?
a. gathering information on active criminals b. gathering information on State Supreme Court judges c. gathering information on prison wardens within your state d. gathering information on death row inmates from Texas
The Supreme Court standard which might apply in the case of the inedible nutraloaf would be
a. identifiable human needs b. deliberate indifference c. adequate care d. loco parentis
During colonial times, if militia members were called to service, they were to bring their own arms and ammunition
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false