Which of the following defenses emerged in the early 1980s when two women had their murder charges reduced to manslaughter?
a. insanity
b. hypoglycemia
c. PMS
d. self-defense
c. PMS
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According to Gottfredson and Hirschi, low self-control can usually be attributed to:
A. poor parenting. B. poverty. C. low literacy rates. D. genetics.
This type of crime tends to increase in periods of prosperity and to decrease during periods of depression.
a. Property b. Violent c. White-collar d. Juvenile Delinquency
The ________________________ is a nationwide survey that gathers data on the prevalence and types of victimization in the United States
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the below statements is incorrect regarding the offense of bribery?
a. A person convicted of bribery is disqualified from holding a public office for three years. b. Bribing an executive officer is a felony. c. Any executive who asks for a bribe is guilty of a misdemeanor. d. A deputy registrar of voters may not receive compensation from any candidate for securing the registration of voters.