Evidence and arguments offered by the defendant to show why the defendant should not be held liable for a criminal charge are called ________
A) necessities
B) defenses
C) executions
D) justifications
B
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Beccaria believed that the function of law was to promote:
A. Punishment B. Justice C. Treatment D. All of the above
Until recently writers of criminology texts (such as Suther land and Cressey) advised:
a. it is unwise to study criminals in their natural environment b. participant observation of criminals in the field was a good idea c. more deceptive research is needed d. more unobtrusive research is needed
How are probation and parole similar?
A. They both involve supervision in the community. B. Both are granted by the court. C. Both involve a period of imprisonment prior to release. D. They are both supervised by the same group of officers.
____________________ are state and federal statutes that require convicted sex offenders to register with local police and to notify law enforcement authorities whenever they move to a new location
a. Megan's Laws b. Adam Walsh Child Protection Registry Laws c. Amber Alerts d. Nicole List Childhood Sexual Abuse Prevention and Registry Laws