Conventional theories of crime have a tautological quality to them. Criminality is defined using the same terms as are used for causal factors. The term circular may be substituted for tautological.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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According START, this terrorist group is the most active terror group in the world

a. al-Qaeda in Iraq b. the Taliban in Afghanistan c. Boko Haram in Nigeria d. Maoists in India

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When deciding to decline a concession to defendants, prosecutors will be least likely to look at whether there is ______.

A. uncooperative victim B. strong evidence of guilt C. lengthy criminal record D. seriousness of the crime

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What types of demonstrative evidence might a lawyer use to help the trier of fact understand the facts involved in the case?

What will be an ideal response?

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According to Differential Opportunity Theory, _________ subcultures are considered “double failures”, because they cannot find legitimate or illegitimate subcultures to fit in.

a) conflict b) innovative c) consensus d) retreatist

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