Why does the law punish the offense of compounding a crime?
What will be an ideal response?
The law punishes the offense of compounding a crime because (1) a crime is an offense against society as well as the victim, and the victim should not impede the public interest in prosecuting criminal behavior; (2) individuals should be encouraged to report crimes to criminal justice officials who are authorized to make a judgment whether to pursue the prosecution; and (3) economically advantaged offenders are not entitled to “buy” an exemption from criminal liability.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Clients who are participating in drug courts who fail to attend treatment or miss court dates are
A. returned to prison. B. sent to jail. C. given predictable sanctions. D. put on ISP.
What is the major premise of the juvenile courts?
a. To act in the best interests of the community b. To act in the best interests of the child(ren) c. To act in the best interests of the victim(s) d. To act in the best interests of the child(ren)’s parents
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Ebensen and colleagues (1999) found that gangs with female members were slightly more organized than gangs without female members. 2. Each group included in Valdez’s (2007) typology of females who did not belong in a gang includes an assessment of the group’s level of involvement in gang-related activities. 3. Females exposed to gangs are at a heightened risk of victimization of sex crimes and violence offenses. 4. Risk factors refer to conditions that potentially serve as antecedents to joining a gang. 5. The “female-responsive” and “what works” treatment and intervention philosophies are the same.