The dark figure of crime refers to ________
a. crimes committed late at night
b. officially recorded crime
c. unreported crime
d. crimes cleared by arrest
c
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Which of the following has no general deterrent effect and costs at least twice as much as life imprisonment?
a. Intensive probation b. Corporal punishment c. Boot camps d. Death penalty
General deterrence may be achieved by the swift and effective capture, prosecution, conviction and punishment of offenses
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In determining the amount of bail for a federal criminal offense, judicial officials are permitted to consider
A) whether the defendant's bail hearing has been held within the time required by law. B) whether the defendant will pose harm or involve challenges to the security of any other person. C) the conduct of other defendants who were charged with the same crime and how they behaved while on pretrial bail. D) how the defendant behaved while on bail for prior criminal charges E) both B and D state correct responses.
______ occurs when an elderly person fails to care for himself or herself.
A. Neglect B. Physical abuse C. Self-neglect D. Psychological abuse