What is the working definition of crime?

What will be an ideal response?


According to the authors, the working definition of crime is as follows: an act or omission
punishable by the state or federal government through the enforcement of its criminal law.

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The goal of conflict resolution is to eliminate the causes of conflict, and a successful outcome usually involves violence

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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If an appeal is a matter of right, counsel must be provided in ____________ appeals and if an appeal is not a matter of right, counsel need not be provided in __________ appeals

a. mandatory; discretionary b. mandatory; appealable c. discretionary; mandatory d. discretionary, habeas corpus

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________ involves the use of scientific principles to access the various evidence on program effectiveness and develop principles for best practices in any particular field.

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

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One of the requirements of police officers when they are conducting a search is that they are reasonable

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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