Identify two problems faced by researchers in the study of occupational and/or corporate crime.
What will be an ideal response?
Codes of silence and protectionism that characterize self-regulating, closed organizations; many offenders are simply asked to resign in order to avoid scandal; occupational crime statistics are not kept on a systemic basis; such studies require sophisticated knowledge in a number of areas; corporate violations often involve sanctions to which researchers have little exposure; enforcement does not usually occur within the criminal justice system; funds are not readily available for such studies; the complex nature of corporations makes study difficult; data are not readily available; difficulty of research objectivity.
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Bob is convicted of a crime and sentenced to spend his weekends in jail and two nights per week working for no pay at the animal shelter. Bob received ________
A) shock incarceration B) a mixed sentence C) intensive supervision D) shock probation
A verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity results in
a. dismissal of the charges b. incarceration of the defendant c. hospitalization of the defendant d. a suspended sentence for the defendant
What immunoassay technique has gained widespread popularity among toxicologists because of its speed and high sensitivity for detecting drugs in urine? What drug is this technique frequently used to screen for?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following statements is true about the National Insurance Crime Bureau?
A. It is a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation. B. It is a branch of the FBI. C. It is an agency in the U.S. Justice Department. D. It is an information gathering and dissemination body and a law enforcement assistance agency.