A defendant is charged with hunting without a license and ordered to pay a fine. This is an example of illegal behavior that is ______.

A. mala prohibita
B. mala fides
C. mala in se
D. mens rea


A. mala prohibita

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a. the condition of the light b. the condition of the vehicle c. the condition of the traffic control device d. both a and b but not c e. the answers a, b, and c above are all factors to consider

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Which of the following statements about latent trait theory is false?

a. People do not change, criminal opportunities change b. Early social control and proper parenting can reduce criminal propensity c. Unchanging personal factors are more important determinants of behavior d. Nurture not nature determines one's propensity to crime

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Any search must be conducted reasonably with the least possible use of force, intimidation or embarrassment

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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