What is the “chicken-or-egg” debate presented by Thornberry?
What will be an ideal response?
Do bad friends or delinquency come first? Are individuals delinquent and then find friends to hang out with that are similar, or do they hang out with delinquent friends and in turn become delinquent themselves?
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Why might a defendant choose to waive their right to a preliminary hearing? How does the preliminary hearing benefit the defendant?
What will be an ideal response?
The following statement matches which element of accessory after the fact? The defendant must provide assistance with the intent or purpose of hindering detection, apprehension, prosecution, conviction, or punishment of the individual receiving assistance.
a. commission of a felony b. knowledge c. affirmative act d. criminal intent
Which of the following groups makes up a larger percentage of inmates?
a. African Americans b. Hispanics and older prisoners c. Caucasians and women d. Both African Americans and Hispanics