____________________ theory states that crime is a function of a decision-making process in which the potential offender weighs the potential costs and benefits of an illegal act

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Rational choice

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A guilty plea is ?understood? if the defendant understands:

A) The nature of the charge. B) The possible sentence. C) The possible rights waived. D) All of the above

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Studies of police misconduct have found which of the following factors reduces the changes for dismissal due to police misconduct?

a. Having a college degree b. Being male c. Being under the age of 30 d. Being a state patrol office

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Traditionally, patrol had been divided into __________.

A. 12-hour shifts, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off B. 10-hour shifts with overlapping shifts during peak hours C. 8-hour shifts 5 days a week with 2 days off D. none of these

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The dismantling of major Colombian cartels in Medellin and Cali created opportunities for their ___________ colleagues who began forging direct links with cocaine sources in Bolivia and Peru

a. Japanese b. Afghan c. Bolivian d. Mexican

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