Which of the following is not one of the crucial defining characteristics of a professional fence identified by to Darrell Steffensmeier?
a. A professional fence has direct contact with thieves
b. A professional fence buys and sells stolen goods regularly and persistently
c. A professional fence is recognized as a fence by thieves and by the police
d. A professional fence has access to large amounts of ready cash
Answer: d
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a. True b. False
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A. share one or more goals B. formulate achievable goals C. become gratified D. oppose rejection E. become dependent
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A. labeling B. institutionalization C. stigmatization D. treatment