Because you know that your state imposes the death penalty for murder, you decide not to commit this crime. This is an example of

A) general deterrence. B) guilt.
C) specific deterrence. D) stigma of conviction.


A

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The _____ protect(s) the federal courts, judges, and jurors; guard federal prisoners from arrest to conviction; investigate violations of federal fugitive laws; serve summonses; and control custody of money and property seized under federal law

a. FBI c. U.S. Marshals b. U.S. Customs and Border Protection d. ATF

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The police need proof of a likely serious, life-threatening injury to invoke the emergency aid exception and enter a home without a warrant

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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________ are presentations of quantitative data in a summary or uniform fashion

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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_______________ is generally not regarded as an effective defense because the law holds that a person who puts herself or himself in a condition must be held responsible for the consequences of that condition

a. Infancy b. Intoxication c. Entrapment d. Insanity

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