For an act to be a crime, the intent and the act must exist simultaneously. This is called

a. mens rea

b. an inchoate offense.
c. concurrence.
d. actus reus.


d

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In most jurisdictions, the public can examine PSI reports:

A) only if they are represented by an attorney who demands access to the report. B) only if allowed by the judge and other court officials. C) anytime, since they are a matter of public record. D) usually if the prosecutor consents.

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The Minneapolis Domestic Violence Experiment had officers randomly assigned to how many response choices?

a. Five b. Three c. Two d. Four

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Contextual discrimination is discrimination found in particular circumstances (e.g., certain regions)

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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_____ implies that the loser is more responsible than the victor for the victimization that occurred

a. Provocation b. Precipitation c. Facilitation d. Penalization

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