Which of the following is NOT one of the four generalizations that Otterbein makes about capital punishment?
a. It is a cross-cultural universal with most societies at one time or another using it
b. Offenses identified as capital crimes are those directly threatening people
c. Deterring others from committing similar crimes is the reason most frequently found for executing a community member
d. In a majority of cultures, most members of the community accept capital punishment as an appropriate sanction
c. Deterring others from committing similar crimes is the reason most frequently found for executing a community member
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Which of the following are characteristics of a “virtuous journalist”?
a. avoiding bias b. serving the public c. inviting criticism d. all of these
Jane was at the local college bar sitting with other members of her Criminal Law class. The other members decided they were going to commit the crime of burglary on the college administration building
Jane listened to all the comments, but did not join in the conversation. As a result of her conduct, she was aware that a burglary was about to take place. What, if any, crime has she committed? A) Conspiracy. B) Accessory. C) Solicitation. D) None of the above.
Read the following facts: A man comes out of his house and approaches an undercover officer parked on the street. After a brief conversation, the man sells crack cocaine to the undercover officer and is immediately arrested
While he is being handcuffed, the man shouts to a second, unidentified man standing in the doorway of the home, "Eddie, quick, flush our stash down the toilet!" The officer then enters the house, arrests Eddie immediately, and seizes a large quantity of crack cocaine. Based on the facts above, which statement below is true? A. The warrantless search of the home is unlawful and the evidence will likely be suppressed. B. The search of the home is unlawful but the arrest of the man inside of the home is lawful and any drugs found near the man or on his person are admissible. C. The entry into the home, the arrest, and the search of the home are all unlawful. D. The entry into the home, the arrest, and the search of the home are all lawful to prevent the destruction of evidence.
This type of focus can cause eyewitnesses of armed robbery to focus on the details of a weapon that the offender was holding and block out the details of the robbery itself
a. Tunnel b. Weapon c. Armament d. Defense