Lynn is a college student who became frustrated with the small amount of money she was making as an associate in a retail store. A friend suggested that she consider working in the "escort" business. Lynn later became a prostitute who catered to high-end clients. She is able to pay tuition and buy many of the items that she wants. Lynn was recently arrested during a sting operation targeting interstate organized crime syndicates, of which Lynn had become involved.
Lynn considers her activities as victimless; which of the following is the most common justification given for the prosecution of such "victimless" crimes?
a.Society as a whole is harmed because its moral fabric is threatened.b.Most victimless crimes eventually lead to violence.c.Most victimless crimes are drug related.d.Investigation of victimless crimes usually leads to discovery of serious crimes.e.Victimless crimes are normally connected to organized crime groups.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: a
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