Discuss the purpose of situational crime prevention and provide three ways to decrease the likelihood of delinquent acts from occurring to your person or property. Provide examples for each

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According to the concept of situational crime prevention, in order to reduce delinquent activity, crime control efforts must recognize the characteristics of sites and situations that are at risk to crime; the things that draw or push kids toward these sites and situations; what equips potential delinquents to take advantage of illegal opportunities offered by these sites and situations; and what constitutes the immediate triggers for delinquent actions. Delinquency can be neutralized if (1) potential targets are carefully guarded, (2) the means to commit crime are controlled, and (3) potential offenders are carefully monitored.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A corporation cannot be incarcerated and is, instead, punished by ______.

a. closing the corporation b. firing the CEO c. a fine d. imprisoning the CEO

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Jerry is being tried in a Georgia state court for assault and battery. Which of the following statements is correct?

a. Jerry has a right to trial by a jury of 12 members. b. Jerry has no right to a jury trial because the maximum punishment is only two years in prison. c. Jerry may be tried if permitted by state law by a jury with as few as six members. d. None of the above statements are correct.

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Which of the following is a test for suggestiveness that takes into account all surrounding circumstances to determine whether the exclusionary rule applies?

A. The totality of the circumstances B. The fiduciary rule C. The exigence of the circumstances D. The per se rule

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