The gang functions as a

a. substitute family
b. means of enforcing parental liability
c. group that is not in need of attention
d. media creation


a

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Each of the following may be considered provocation for a killing to be deemed manslaughter except for:

A. adultery with offender's spouse B. mutual combat C. illegal arrest D. taunting words

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______ has recently created a subculture theory that emphasizes African-American community.

a. Wolfgang b. Ferracuti c. Miller d. Anderson

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Any time an intoxicated individual carelessly shoots and kills another person, a charge of intoxication manslaughter is legally appropriate

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In his theory of reintegrative shaming, Braithwaite argues _____.

a. we should give up trying to save offenders because most of them cannot change b. stigmatizing and rejecting offenders will cause them to become more criminal c. labeling or shaming—no matter how it is done—always causes people to become more criminal d. we should punish the sinner, not the sin

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