Briefly describe one problem with defining crime as violation of the legal code.

What will be an ideal response?


Many different types of legal codes exist, and not everyone would agree that violations of those legal codes are necessarily crimes.

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A factor that was used by the majority in its decision in Scott v. Harris (2007 ) was that

A. The high speed chase took place at night when few pedestrians were out B. Part of the chase occurred on a four lane road C. Tennessee v. Garner (1985 ) was not precedent D. Police had the license plate number of the fleeing automobile

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The primary goal is to elicit ________.

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

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A(n) ________ is an official action of the executive branch of the state or federal government excusing an offense and absolving the offender from the consequences of the crime

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Mental health issues are not really a problem for juvenile justice

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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