Hirschi, and similar theorists, suggested that ineffective child rearing leads to
a. criminal succession
b. downward mobility
c. low self-control
d. antisocial personality disorder
C
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Which is not one of Mulvey et al.'s (1993 ) primary prevention strategies?
a) community-based prevention b) school-based prevention c) individual-based prevention d) family-based prevention
In 1961, ______ introduced the exclusionary rule, which stated that evidence seized without a proper search warrant (and probable cause indicating that a crime has been committed) could not be used in court against adults accused of criminal offenses.
A. Terry v. Ohio B. Graham v. Connor C. Mapp v. Ohio D. McKeiver v. Pennsylvania
Which of the following statements is true about forensic evidence?
A. It can identify offenders accurately, even when mishandled by technicians. B. Bite marks have been scientifically validated as reliable. C. As DNA evidence ages it becomes more difficult to use to identify individuals. D. Ten inmates on death row have been proven to be wrongly incarcerated after DNA evidence was tested. E. The Supreme Court has ruled that individuals have the right to access the original evidence from their cases for DNA analysis.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. When it comes to proving criminal intent in a prosecution for an attempted crime, most courts require the prosecutor to prove at least the level of intent required for the target crime. 2. Legally, there can be no attempt to commit a crime which, by definition, embraces an attempt. 3. An attempt that completes a substantive crime merges into the target offense, making the actor guilty of the target crime but not also the attempt. 4. If the crime solicited is committed or attempted by the solicitee, then the offense of solicitation ordinarily merges into the target crime.