Attempts:
a. punish for mere intention to commit a crime.
b. treat thoughts as actions.
c. require criminal intent and an act beyond mere preparation.
d. are misdemeanors, not felonies.
c
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Sheriffs are unique in that:
a. they serve all three components of the criminal justice system. b. they are exempt from U.S. Supreme Court rulings. c. they are not accountable to the public. d. they are appointed by state governors. e. none of the above.
Beth is a college student who has twice been the victim of sexual assault. Beth has experienced:
A. victim blaming. B. survivor guilt. C. victim repetition. D. victim recidivism.
Which of the following offenses is an example of a strict liability crime?
a. robbery b. forgery c. selling alcoholic beverages to a minor d. grand theft
Crime is most often prevented by:
A. using evidence-based practices. B. achieving high conviction rates. C. ?the deterrent effect of the police, courts, and corrections. D. ?the presence of neighborhood watch groups. E. ?friendly neighbors.