Most of the offenders on death row ______.

A. are first time offenders
B. were previously convicted for homicide
C. have prior convictions
D. claim they were wrongly convicted


C. have prior convictions

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Which of the following are examples of indicator crimes?

a. hit-and-run offenses, but not harassing phone calls b. harassing phone calls, but not hit-and-run offenses c. only prior offenses, and only those involving the same victim and suspect d. hit-and-run offenses, harassing phone calls, and prior offenses involving the same victim and suspect

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Which of the following is not a common motivation in fires set by juveniles?

a) the need for excitement b) a desire to get back at authority c) to hide an underlying crime d) a dare

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Describe the basic functions of a command center. What kind of equipment must a command center contain?

What will be an ideal response?

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What is the primary intent of antistalking legislation?

a. To assist stalkers who threaten and harass before they commit violent acts b. To stop stalkers who threaten and harass before they commit violent acts c. To assist stalkers who threaten and harass after they commit violent acts d. To stop stalkers who threaten and harass after they commit violent acts

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