The technique of neutralization used by offenders who claim that the good and the evil they have done balance out favorably over time is called the:
a. argument of equitable returns.
b. appeal to higher loyalties.
c. defense of the ledger.
d. defense of necessity.
Answer: c
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A) water cannons and rubber bullets were originally adopted by European police departments B) they are not useful when confronted with deadly force C) research shows they do not have significant impact on the number of deaths D) they will not result in fatal consequences
In the mid-1980s, the sale and use of illicit drugs was at an all-time low
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Yard officers:
A. act as liaisons for civilians. B. handle administrative tasks such as processing paperwork. C. are primarily responsible for ensuring that inmates are on time for workshop programs. D. are required to be on alert for breaches in prison discipline.
The first notable case involving the Second Amendment was the 1875 decision in:
a. Terry v. Ohio b. Stevens v. United States c. United States v. Cruikshank d. Unites States v. Green e. None of the above