What are the strengths and weaknesses of self-report statistics?

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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Fred and Samantha have been neighbors for years. Fred, a dentist, dislikes Samantha, a lawyer. Fred forced entry to Samantha’s house while she was on vacation to prove to his neighbors that Samantha was a drug user. Once inside, Fred discovered large amounts of cocaine. He took the drugs to the police, where he told his story. Later, Fred was charged with trespass and Samantha was charged with possession of cocaine. Samantha filed a motion to dismiss, asserting that Fred violated the Fourth Amendment in searching her home. Which of the following outcomes is most likely?

A. The motion will be granted if Samantha can show that Fred is convicted of trespass. B. The motion will be granted regardless of whether Fred is convicted. C. The motion will be denied.

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If you are unsure of your answer on the witness stand, do not let the jury known of your uncertainty

a. True b. False

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Which group experiences more property crimes than the other age groups?

A. Young men B. Children C. The elderly D. Young women

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The common law defined __________ as a felony consisting of (1) a taking of personal property (2) from another person's possession (3) by force or placing a person in fear (4) with the intent to permanently deprive the victim of the property

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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