Why is robbery defined as a violent crime?

a. It involves the taking away of another person’s property.
b. Force or threat of force is used.
c. The victim is always harmed during the crime.
d. It is an invasion of private space.


b. Force or threat of force is used.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The behavioral dynamic that is seen in almost all cases of spousal abuse is what?

a. Cycle of violence b. PTSD c. Cycle of arrest d. Threatened suicide

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_____________ was the Supreme Court case that provided for indigent defense

a. Gideon v. Wainwright b. Powell v. Alabama c. McClesky v. Kemp d. Brown v. Board of Education

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Because of the changing nature of criminal activity and the role of the investigator, the objectives of a criminal investigation may be more complex than people imagine. Which of the following are objectives of criminal investigations?

A) Locate and identify a suspect for every crime and obtain a 100% conviction rate. B) Convict all suspects and recover stolen property. C) Recover stolen property and prepare sound criminal cases for prosecution. D) Conduct searches and obtain convictions in all cases regardless of guilt.

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