Two men fighting in a bar were arrested. Later they met together with a third-party arbiter to work out their differences and their criminal case was dismissed. This is an example of:
A) 30 days in the county jail. B) conviction for aggravated assault.
C) pretrial diversion. D) alternative dispute resolution.
D
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Which of the following is considered a legally relevant factor that may be taken into consideration by the judge at sentencing?
a. Crime seriousness b. Offender’s race and sex c. Victim’s race and sex d. Victim’s social class
Classical and neoclassical theories have been criticized for lacking an explanation of
a. dangerousness. b. recidivism. c. deviance. d. criminal motivation
Explain why there is often conflict between “street cops” and “management cops.”
What will be an ideal response?
__________ strategies are designed to reduce crime by taking known criminals out of circulation, which denies them the opportunity to commit further offenses.
a. Focused b. Deterrence c. Prevention d. Incapacitation