A person who tries to pick a lock in an apartment door in order to commit burglary but who is frightened away when a neighbor comes out is
(a) not guilty of any crime due to impossibility of completion.
(b) not guilty of any crime due to mistake of fact.
(c) guilty of attempted burglary.
(d) guilty of criminal conspiracy.
(c) guilty of attempted burglary.
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Data indicate that people ______ more likely to be subjects of stop-and-frisk policies.
a. of color b. who are educated c. who identify as male d. who live in rural areas
This is a release from prison that occurs when an offender has served the length of his or her sentence, with time taken off for good behavior
a. expiration release b. pardon c. parole d. probation
Because criminologists are influenced by many disciplines (e.g., sociology, psychology, political science, natural sciences), the field of criminology is considered:
a. comprehensive. c. concentrated. b. international. d. interdisciplinary.
If the Supreme Court has not ruled on a procedural issue, the lower courts are free to interpret the constitution as they see fit
Indicate whether the statement is true or false