The major premise of the biochemical theory is that
a. as the human race evolved, traits and characteristics became ingrained, some of which make people aggressive and predisposed to commit crime.
b. the criminality of the parents can predict the delinquency of their children
c. criminals and delinquents often suffer brain impairment.
d. crime is a function of diet and food allergies.
d
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When founded in the early 1980s, the goal of shock incarceration was to reduce
a. recidivism b. prison and jail populations. c. operating costs. d. All of the above
Bob is leaving the medical marijuana dispensary with his six ounces, which is legal under the law. He drops his purchase and drives away, unaware that he no longer has his marijuana. Sue is walking down the street when she becomes the lucky recipient of six ounces of marijuana. When Bob realizes his mistake, he goes back to the dispensary and finds Sue getting high on the corner. He calls the police, claiming Sue stole his marijuana, and Sue is taken into custody. Sue is later released without charges. After Sue's release from jail, Bob gets high on the street and follows her back to her house where a physical fight ensues. Sue dies from her injuries. Bob claims he had no such intent and is surprised and disgusted by his actions. The marijuana he bought was laced with phencyclidine
(PCP), unbeknownst to him. What would be his best defense in court? A. Duress B. Intoxication C. Insanity D. Self-defense
In a strip and run, all valuable accessories, including wheels, seats, DVD/entertainment systems, GPS navigation systems, and so forth, are stripped from the vehicle a day or two after it is stolen
a. True b. False
Identify the four eras of criminology and discuss how they have influenced the current field of criminology today
What will be an ideal response?