Excuse defense ultimately rests on proving:
A) ?a presumption of guilt.
B) ?a lack of intent.
C) ?the existence of extenuating circumstances.
D) ?a lack of ability to commit the crime.
E) ?that others were responsible.
B
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In a criminal learning environment, as Cloward and Ohlin’s differential opportunity theory and gangs would argue, gang life provides the opportunity to practice, the opportunity to learn skills in illegitimate gain of success, and ______.
a. neighborhoods filled with illegitimate opportunities b. parents who are supportive of illegitimate behaviors c. a poor community that lacks social controls d. none of the above
Under Fourth Amendment law guiding the amount of force used during an arrest, which of the following actions represents use of excessive force?
a. using pepper spray on a recalcitrant suspect b. using canine dogs to search for a fugitive c. shooting to death an unarmed fleeing felon d. placing a fighting suspect in handcuffs
The decision to prosecute a felony case rests with the district attorney. In this case she is concerned that prosecution will create a negative public image. She is acting in which capacity?
a. trial counsel for the police b. representative of the court c. house counsel for the police d. elected official