How are most court cases, both criminal and civil, settled in the United States?
a. by public opinion
b. by trial
c. by negotiation
d. by federal/state mandate
c
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Opening an unlocked door and stepping into a house constitutes a “breaking” for purposes of burglary.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The definition of felony murder includes each of the following except:
a. The offender directly intended to kill the victim. b. It is considered to be spontaneous. c. When a stranger is robbed or carjacked and dies in the process. d. 60% of convicted robbers/murderers reported committing the robbery with a partner.
The fact that shoplifters report engaging in the crime because it is easy, low-risk, and abundant in opportunity is consistent with which theory of crime?
a. differential association theory b. rational choice theory c. social bond theory d. strain theory
The conduct or attitude of a witness is referred to as their "_____."
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word