Most American jurisdictions now define the inchoate crimes by _____________
a. the common law
b. executive order
c. statute
d. judicial decision
C
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Tort claims Act. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which statement best supports the chivalry hypothesis?
a. Females become more violent later in life because they are repressed throughout childhood and adolescence. b. Males are more likely to be the violent offenders because they are socialized to use power and violence in certain situations. c. Males are more likely to be the leaders of criminal groups and often initiate women into crime. d. Female delinquents are treated more leniently by the police, which may insulate them from future offending.
A side-tracker is unlikely to be __________
A) An individual with a grudge against someone B) The perpetrator C) An individual seeking publicity D) None of the above
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is NOT
A. a way for federal prosecutors to break down the structure and sophistication of organized criminal syndicates. B. meant to eradicate sophisticated organized crime syndicates. C. a federal law that criminalizes illegal activities committed by organized crime members. D. a tool for states to successfully prosecute organized criminals when their activities are intrastate.