The police catch Tom after he robs a house and puts him in jail under suspicion. When taken to the court for arraignment the next day, they brief Tom about the charges filed against him. After this, Tom's attorney asks the court for bail. Because Tom has a prior criminal record, no job, and no family living in the area, the judge denies bail and rules that Tom must be in jail until sentencing. Before the case goes to trial, Tom is offered a plea bargain by the district attorney assigned to the case. Complying with the terms of the plea bargain, Tom pleads guilty and is sentenced to nine months in jail followed by a twelve-month probation period. According to the wedding cake model, Tom's crime can best be classified under ________.

A. layer 1
B. layer 2
C. layer 3
D. layer 4


Answer: B

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A) police departments reclassify these events as homicides B) there is a lack of a clear definition and established reporting procedures C) there is a lack of a clear definition and established reporting procedures, and there have been no reported incidents of suicide by cop in recent years, so no data is being collected D) there have been no reported incidents of suicide by cop in recent years, so no data is being collected

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The recent increase in the length of sentences has contributed to the graying of prisons

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. professional ethics. b. normative ethics. c. supererogative duty. d. imperfect duty.

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