Which of the following is one of the major criticisms of official crime data?

a. It fails to control for socio-economic factors that contribute to criminality.
b. It underrepresents the effect of violent delinquent crime.
c. It is biased by police behavior and arrest practices.
d. It negates the impact of chronic delinquent crime.


C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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______ is an example of a status offense.

A. Curfew violation B. Larceny C. Arson D. Trespassing

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All regular Commission inspections by TCJS shall be announced _____ days prior to the Commission's staff arrival

a) 7 b) 10 c) 14 d) none of the above

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c. caused an otherwise reasonable and law-abiding person to commit a crime. d. provided an opportunity for a person predisposed to commit a crime.

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