Describe the two most common models of how society determines which acts are criminal
What will be an ideal response?
The consensus model assumes people gather together to form a society; its members naturally come to a basic agreement with regard to shared norms and values; individuals deviating from established norms and values are considered to pose a threat to the well-being of society and must be sanctioned.
The conflict model acknowledges different segments in society who are in constant struggle with each other for control of society; victorious groups exercise their power by codifying their value system into criminal laws.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Stanley v. Georgia addressed the issue of the constitutional right to _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which type of sentencing consists of fixed periods of incarceration with no flexibility in terms of time served?
a. determinate b. truth-in c. indeterminate d. representative
Your textbook describes several ways in which cybercriminals can illegally access, manipulate, or steal computer data. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
A. Cybercriminals illegally transfer millions of dollars to their accounts. B. Cybercriminals alter DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) in records, thus hampering and sometimes destroying criminal investigations. C. Cybercriminals often illegally enter computer systems and introduce viruses or worms. D. Cybercriminals can alter computer records at financial, business, and educational institutions.