Explain the attempts to expand the scope of liability for attempts with the purpose of punishing dangerous persons
What will be an ideal response?
The attempts to expand the scope of liability for attempts in a manner consistent with the purpose of punishing dangerous persons by (1) placing the emphasis on what the defendant has already done rather than on what remains to be accomplished, (2) ensuring that liability will be imposed only if some definite purpose of a criminal act is shown, and (3) evaluating the conduct in light of the defendant's statements.
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What are some of the explanations offered about why crime rates tend to be higher in the South?
What will be an ideal response?
All of the following committed at an early age can be considered “red flags” for determining the likelihood of an individual becoming a chronic offender EXCEPT:
a. history of delinquency b. fire-setting c. cruelty to animals d. history of bed wetting
Critical criminologists accuse mainstream criminologists of a. failing to recognize structural differences in society
b. "selling out" their ideals for the chance to receive government funding. c. focusing on expressive crimes rather than instrumental crimes. d. ignoring the impact of environmental factors.
Biological weapons are created in naturally occurring organisms that cause diseases
a. True b. False