Research by Roberts and his colleagues found that offenders who commit ______ are LEAST likely to reoffend.

a. homicides related to domestic violence
b. homicides precipitated by an altercation or argument
c. homicide committed during the commission of a felony
d. homicides after an accident


a. homicides related to domestic violence

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If an offender is aware of but consciously disregards a substantial and unjustifiable risk that a result will occur, the offender has acted with the culpable mental state of:

A) recklessness. B) criminal negligence. C) intent. D) knowledge.

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Three witnesses testify at Bob's trial that they saw him take a handgun, hold it to Ray's head, and pull the trigger. Ray dies. Based on this evidence, the jury ________

A) can infer that Bob intended to harm Ray B) can determine Bob's motive C) can't infer that Bob intended to harm Ray D) can infer that Bob is criminally negligent

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Photographs of gunshot wounds with probes in place should be made with the camera in line with each probe in order to show the entry angles of the bullets

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Police arrive at the scene of an altercation where six members of two rival gangs are brawling in a grocery store parking lot. Several of those involved in the fight have suffered nonlife-threatening injuries

Of the following, what should the officers do first? A. Provide medical aid to injured people. B. Protect the crime scene. C. Control and disarm those involved in the altercation. D. Separate suspects.

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