Mens rea refers to which element of the definition of crime?
A. the behavior is an act or an omission
B. the behavior was committed intentionally
C. the behavior violates the criminal law
D. the behavior was committed without defense or justification
B. the behavior was committed intentionally
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a. True b. False
Pluralism:
a. helps us to understand bureaucratic behavior. b. is a theory involving many interest groups in creating legislation. c. describes the many laws passed by the federal and state governments to control crime. d. is a theory describing the federal and state involvement in crime control. e. explains how many bureaucratic agencies are involved in implementing public policy.
According to a study by Junger-Tas (1996), the peak ages for juvenile crimes are ______.
a. higher in developed countries b. higher in developing countries c. similar across all countries d. lower in developed countries
State parole boards are typically composed of citizens who are appointed for fixed terms in office by the:
A. secretary of corrections. B. prison warden. C. governor. D. parole advisory committee. E. state's attorney's office.