First developed by James Q. Wilson and George Kelling, the ________ theory supposes that urban decay results when a seemingly insignificant negative environmental condition is left unrepaired

A) broken windows
B) graffiti
C) broken spirit
D) urban decay
E) broken street light


A

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A police department that aggressively pursues enforcement of public morals laws may be criticized for squandering resources that could be used to control far more serious forms of crime

a. True b. False

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a. True b. False

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Meech is a known gang member living in a house with several other men from his gang. He was pressured to join the gang and is really the lowest man on the totem pole in terms of hierarchy. Nonetheless, the police raided the house pursuant to a legally issued search warrant. They seized methamphetamines and heroin. Will Meech be convicted of the relevant drug crimes just because he lives in the house?

a. Yes, living in the house where the contraband was found constitutes joint possession. b. No, joint possession requires specific proof that Meech was connected to the drugs. c. Yes, based on these facts the prosecutor can clearly establish mere possession. d. No, mere possession requires physical control.

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