In Sorrells v. U.S. (1932) and Sherman v. U.S. (1956) the subjective theory of entrapment was
A. Based on the idea of inducement
B. Supported by the concurring justices
C. The minority rule
D. Applied to career criminals
ANSWER: A
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_____ also have the responsibility of disposing of seized assets in white collar crime cases.
a. U.S. Marshals b. U.S. Postal Inspection Service c. U.S. Secret Service d. U.S. Customs Service
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Gottfredson and Hirschi’s General Theory of Crime suggests that ties to conventional adult activities such as family and work can serve as a protective factor in adulthood, even if the individual has engaged in delinquent acts during adolescence. 2. Age-graded development theory explains how one might engage in crime as a result of one’s life events. 3. Feminist criminology rose as an alternative to many of the traditional theories of crime. 4. Scholars point out that feminist discussions about crime are limited to “women’s issues.” 5. Feminist pathways research seeks to show how life events and traumas affect the likelihood to engage in crime.
When assessing a crime against a person, what is the distinguishing factor between a misde-meanor and a felony?
a. The value assessed in the incident b. The extent of harm inflicted c. The level of fear in the victim d. None of the above
Officers who participate in more aggressive types of corruption by seeking out and taking advantage of opportunities for corruption are called:
a. meat-eaters. b. grass-eaters. c. dirt-eaters. d. tree-eaters.