Rational choice theories view criminals as goal-oriented individuals who commit crime when the expected reward exceeds the costs. According to this theory, how could we reduce crime?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer should indicate that we could reduce the rewards of the crime (e.g., make crime less profitable) and/or increase the costs (e.g., greater certainty of punishment, harsher punishment).
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Bob commits a burglary to get money to buy drugs. Getting money to buy drugs is Bob's ________
A) actus rea B) motive C) mental state D) general intent
Larry’s brandishing of a gun, on its own, could be construed as:
Larry, a career criminal, is in need of rent money. He decides to go on a crime spree. He goes to a house with the intent of stealing something, only to find the homeowner standing in the driveway. The homeowner confronts Larry, who punches him in the face. Larry then brandishes a gun and forces the homeowner into the homeowner’s car. The car is driven around town for two miles, and then the homeowner is released. a. battery b. assault with a deadly weapon c. stalking d. armed robbery
Which functional unit in a prison organization handles the largest group of professional staff?
a. Custody b. Control c. Treatment d. Services
Public support for legalizing adult use of marijuana has been decreasing since the early 1990s
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false