What does it mean to "codify" criminal law?

a. written definitions of crimes and punishment enacted by legislatures and published
b. to make it constitutional
c. to convert it to computer code
d. to write it into all languages


a

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The use of biological residue found at the scene of a crime for genetic comparisons in aiding in the identification of criminal suspects is ___________profiling

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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James Q. Wilson's legalistic style of policing has been referred to as laissez-faire policing because officers avoid disputes that do not break the law

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A search with consent must be voluntary

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A particular student wants to do well in school but never seems to be able to earn higher than a D. In pursuit of academic success, the student begins to cheat on exams. This is most consistent with which form of adaptation in Merton's theory of anomie/strain?

a. Conformity b. Innovation c. Rebellion d. Retreatism

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