A risk factor does not make offending a certainty

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


true

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Multiculturalism is a term used to describe many cultures learning to get along with one another with mutual respect

a. True b. False

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Dwayne is the Chief of Police for Big City, Ohio. He has money in his budget to hire new police officers and enough to offer bonuses that will maintain and boost morale. Dwayne happens to have a girlfriend with whom he has become increasingly serious. He would like to buy her some jewelry, but his wife doesn't know about his infidelity and he doesn't want her to know. His wife actually knows about his girlfriend and has become addicted to pain pills in an attempt to forget about Dwayne's infidelity. Dwayne's wife has been arrested and charged for attempting to buy pain pills from an undercover police officer. She knows she needs help and decides to plead guilty. What can her defense attorney do at this point?

A. Waive the preliminary hearing. B. Request a plea bargain at the police station. C. Arrange to move the arraignment. D. Have her claim she was under duress.

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A 1990 review paper by ______ proposed that criminologists should devote time and effort to understanding basic questions about the evolution of criminal careers.

A. Eleanor and Sheldon Glueck B. Robert Sampson and John Laub C. Callie Burt and Ronald Simons D. Rolf Loeber and Marc LeBlanc

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Which of the following is not one of the alternative positions provided by Roberts (2014) in summary of the arguments for public involvement in sentencing?

a. Allow the prosecutor to discuss sentencing options with the public b. Allowing public views to determine sentencing policy and practice c. Permit some public input into sentencing but keep control of policy within a professional system relying on judges d. Do not permit any public participation in sentencing decisions

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