Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Black men are disproportionately falsely accused of rape.
2. Larceny plus assault equals robbery.
3. Kidnapping usually involves taking a person away against his or her will.
4. In common law, the crimes of assault and battery were always combined.
5. More serious assaults are referred to as simple assaults.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE

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