Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The difference between a civil and criminal action is always clear.
2. The primary purpose or function of criminal law is to help maintain social order and stability.
3. Criminal procedure is concerned with “what law is enforced.”
4. Whether a conviction is for a felony or misdemeanor is determined by the punishment provided in the statute under which an individual is convicted rather than by the actual punishment imposed.
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation is engaged in international intelligence collection efforts and have agents deployed to embassies around the world
a. True b. False
After mapping gangs and incidents of gang activity in Los Angeles, what was found to be the most dangerous place to be?
a. deep within the territory of any gang b. the borders between two or more rival gangs c. on the periphery of gang territory d. at the central point of all gang territories
Which intermediate sanction serves a dual purpose: to both rehabilitate and punish offenders?
a. Intensive supervision probation b. Electronic monitoring c. Fines d. Community service
Which theory of punishment is most likely to be effective for dealing with “career criminals”?
a. retribution b. rehabilitation c. incapacitation d. deterrence