The probability of crime increases when which of the following components is present?
a. There is a motivated offender.
b. There is no suitable target.
c. There is a capable guardian.
d. Both a and c
Answer: a
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Juveniles waived to juvenile court tend to have committed more serious crimes and have lengthier records. 2. The age-crime curve is formed from the statistical count of the number of known crimes committed in a population over a given period according to age. 3. Up until 300 years ago, the concept of childhood was not recognized. 4. In English common law, 5-year-olds were liable for criminal behavior.
When Mrs. Allen assumes her position on the bench, she is shocked at the amount of time she spends scheduling her staff. She spends more time doing this than trying cases. Her biggest function is that of a(n):
a. adjudicator. b. negotiator. c. administrator. d. judicial executive.
What is not a way in which schools and police have closely collaborated?
a. Police serving as educators b. Recreational program development c. School resource officers d. Undercover operations