Give an example of an excuse.

What will be an ideal response?


Excuses include, but are not limited to, diminished capacity, age, duress, and insanity defense.

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In Whren v. United States (1996), the Supreme Court affirmed that officers could stop vehicles to allay any suspicions even though they have no evidence of criminal behavior. This type of stop is referred to as a:

a. pretextual stop. b. silver platter stop. c. Terry stop. d. racial profiling stop.

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What is the name of the Islamist terror group seeking an independent state in the Sulu Archipelago?

a. Jaish-e-Mohammed b. Aum Shinrikyo c. Abu Sayyaf d. East Turkestan Islamic Movement

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When attempting to understand, predict, and control any social problem, including the crime problem, the first step is to determine its ______.

A. cause B. seriousness C. source D. extent

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Some see the victim's movement as providing needed support for victims of crime

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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