Acts are considered to be ________ when they are inherently evil.

A. felonies
B. misdemeanors
C. mala prohibita
D. mala in se


D. mala in se

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What are the key features of routine activities (opportunity) theory and what is the primary difference between it and other societal-level theories detailed in the chapter?

What will be an ideal response?

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According to Clarke's typology, assassins who have documented histories of organic psychosis are identified as:

a. Atypical b. Insane c. Political d. Psychopathic

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

1. Under civil law, the form of punishment is financial. 2. Under civil law, the plaintiff must provide evidence to prove their case by the preponderance of the evidence. 3. Criminal law governs disputes between individuals and private parties. 4. Depending on the type of crime that the defendant is convicted of, he or she may receive probation, spend time in jail or prison, or be executed as punishment for the crime. 5. Federal criminal laws are enacted by the executive branch of the federal government.

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If a person is placed under arrest, then they forfeit most of their Fourth Amendment rights. This is called search incident to _______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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