Jack coerces Jill in helping him burglarize the business where Jill works. Jack tells Jill that unless she leaves the backdoor to the business unlocked on Friday night, Jack will tell Jill's boss that she once worked as a prostitute
Fearing that the boss would fire her if he knew about Jill's former occupation, Jill agrees to assist Jack and does indeed leave the door unlocked. If Jill were prosecuted for assisting Jack with the burglary, she could successfully use the defense of duress.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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The lifestyle theory that includes the relative risks associated with lifestyles is only concerned with two basic elements, social roles and choice
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Identify which of the following most closely belongs in the category of social control theories based on its focus on identifying the factors that lead to desistance from crime.
A. age-graded theory B. dual pathway developmental theory C. integrated cognitive antisocial potential theory D. super traits theory
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