Civil liabilities fall into three categories: intentional tort, negligence, and
a. causation
b. intentional liability
c. strict liability
d. limited liability
C
You might also like to view...
Which of the following is NOT an area in which media portraits of crime and justice influence public perceptions?
a. What behaviors should be criminalized b. Who should be punished c. What the punishment should be d. Who should be in charge of punishments
Classical criminology placed great emphasis on punishment being a deterrent to criminal behavior. Is that the belief of the criminal justice system? Do we punish known offenders to deter them or society from wanting to commit crime?
Or is there another purpose for punishment? Beccaria and Bentham indicated the need for a balance between pleasure and pain. Why not make all crimes punishable by death? Would that not be the ultimate deterrent? What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statements is FALSE about criminal defense attorneys?
A. Most have a regular clientele. B. Some defense attorneys rely on police officers, bail agents, and court clerks to give their names to defendants who need counsel. C. The private attorney's fee in a criminal case is generally a flat fee paid in advance. D. Most earn a modest, middle-class living.
Although computerized report writing has greatly increased officers' efficiency, it cannot correct _____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).