Which theory is based on the belief that structural factors such as poverty, illiteracy, lack of schooling, and unemployment are powerful forces that influence levels of crime?
a. zone theory
b. social disorganization theory
c. social determinism theory
d. anomie theory
a, zone theory
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Assume that an indigent criminal defendant has been charged with simple battery of another person. The maximum sentence in this jurisdiction is 30 days incarceration
At the trial, the indigent defendant was not represented by counsel and no inquiry had occurred concerning whether he wanted to be represented. With reference to punishment, and based on the assumption that the indigent defendant has not waived the right of counsel, the trial judge may A) not impose any monetary fine because the indigent has insufficient funds with which to pay. B) impose either incarceration or a fine or both since the fact that the indigent was not represented by counsel at trial does not limit any penalty the judge might wish to impose. C) impose any level of fine consistent with the level allowed by state law. D) impose any sentence within the statutorily-allowed 30 days in accordance with state law. E) none of the above is a correct statement.
Within each federal circuit is a(n) __________ that consists of a chief judge andan equal, but undefined, number of district and court judges
a. Circuit judicial council b. Circuit-riding tribunal c. En banc tribunal d. Writ of certiorari council
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Most probation/parole officers are White and middle class. 2. One study found that 13% of offenders supervised by a “hybrid” officer received a technical violation. 3. Authoritarian supervision styles can lead to hostility and rebelliousness among those to whom it is directed. 4.Many more offenders get into trouble because of pathologies, not deficiencies.
Who are the Kuomintang (KMT), and what was their role in the drug business?
What will be an ideal response?