Criminals sometimes neutralize wrongdoings by "appealing to higher loyalties." Which of the following would be an example of that technique?

A. Vandalizing the home of a disliked neighbor
B. Attacking someone who is arguing with a friend
C. Stealing from a large department store that "has plenty of money"
D. Blaming the police for being unfair


Answer: B

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Which Supreme Court case helped to define the media’s role in criminal proceedings?

a. Estes v. Texas (1965) b. Powell v. Alabama (1932) c. Bartkus v. Illinois (1959) d. Williams v. Florida (1968)

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In the context of the process of jury selection, the purpose of voir dire is to _____.

A. select a jury that is representative of the racial profile of the jurisdiction B. select a jury that is representative of the gender ratio of the jurisdiction C. encourage jurors to act partially in certain circumstances D. eliminate from the jury any person who is incapable of acting impartially

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