Referring to the ecology of crime, which of the following settings has the highest violent crime rate?
a. an urban area in the northeast c. an urban area in the south
b. a rural area in northeast d. a rural area in the south
C
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Officer Jeff McNair arrived atthe scene of a robbery in progress. Upon arrival, he meets with the victim whostates that an armed intruder had entered his home wearing a ski mask and demanding money. The victim statedthat the intruder then fled on foot through the back door prior to the officer's arrival. The suspect is later found and the criminal justice system quickly and efficiently disposes of the case. Officer McNair locates the suspect approximately two blocks from the victim's location. The suspect is immediately arrested and is awaiting trial in jail. Soon after his arrest, he goes before a judge. The suspect currently finds himself in what step of thedecision making process? a. Investigationb. Arrestc. Initial appearanced. Charginge. Trial
What will be an ideal response?
The practice of either ignoring or misapplying the law in a certain situation,such as returning a guilty verdict in a case where the defendant is clearly notguilty, is known as:
a. jury vilification. b. jury tampering. c. jury inconsistency. d. jury nullification.
The ability to restrict assess to legitimate users and to prevent illegitimate users from taking control is know as situational crime prevention
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following crimes had the highest rate per 1,000 persons/households in 2008?
a. Rape b. Sexual assault c. Attempted rape d. Personal crimes