Bob assaults a police officer while the officer is on duty. When Bob is sentenced for his crime, the fact that his victim was a police officer will be considered as a(n):

A) aggravating factor.
B) mitigating factor.
C) just desert.
D) social debt.


Answer: A

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

________ has been described as a "transient state between liberty and commitment."

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Criminal Justice

Which of the following is a characteristic of directed observations of crime?

a. has a fairly specific research or policy purpose b. focuses on a relatively small sample c. the expected incidents made observation an appropriate way to measure crime d. all of the above

Criminal Justice

Explain the nuances of "Black Lives Matter." How did this phrase come about and why does it NOT simply connote that "All Lives Matter?"

What will be an ideal response?

Criminal Justice

List four government agencies that offer forensic services at the federal level

What will be an ideal response?

Criminal Justice