Under English common law, the basic offense, theft, was referred to as ______.

a. larceny
b. petty theft
c. grand theft
d. embezzlement


a. larceny

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Identify which one of the following ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct covers fees for legal representation.

A. lawyer as an advocate B. lawyer–client relationship C. lawyer as a counselor D. information regarding legal services

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Retribution is the same as vengeance

a. True b. False

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the individual decides that the threat of punishment (such as a prison sentence) is undesirable, then ______ suggests that that particular individual will make the decision NOT to engage in the criminal behavior.

a. general deterrence b. specific deterrence c. individual deterrence d. retributive deterrence

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Why can a person be prosecuted for DUI when she is only sitting in her parked car with the motor running?

What will be an ideal response?

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