Which of the following basic types of organized crime refers to crimes committed by groups for direct personal profit, crimes that prey on unwilling victims, such as juvenile and adult criminal gangs who engage in larceny, burglary, and robbery?
a. Political-social
b. Mercenary (predatory)
c. In-group-oriented
d. Syndicate
b. Mercenary (predatory)
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Money laundering began during the
a. 1920s c.1930s b.1910s d.1940s
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Common law prosecutions can serve an auxiliary purpose as well, by ________ popular recognition of the violent side of white-collar crime.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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To protect themselves from liability, most government agencies, including prisons,
A) are self-insured. B) are publicly insured. C) are covered by external insurers. D) are legally exempt from being the target of litigation.
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Give an example of a supermax prison.
What will be an ideal response?
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