Even though a judge or jury is not likely to return a verdict of not guilty, the defendant may still decide that the slim possibility of acquittal is worth the risk of the trial penalty.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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When police seize a passenger's plane ticket at an airport they have effected a Terry seizure of the person
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
This is an assaultive offense, meaning that it involves threats and the potential for physical contact. It is also a crime of theft that occurs under circumstances in which the victim is in some way forced into submission
a. Larceny. b. Burglary. c. Robbery. d. Armed Robbery.
An example of a victimless crime is prostitution.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Why is criminal history not considered a criminogenic need?
a. It is a static element not amenable to change b. It is not associated with rates of recidivism c. It is not a risk factor for continuing criminality d. None of the above – criminal history is a criminogenic need