Vic fired his gun several times into the window of a crowded store. Although he wasn’t aiming at anyone, one of the bullets hit a customer. The customer died shortly thereafter. Vic’s conduct meets the test for what type of homicide?
a. first-degree murder
b. second-degree murder
c. voluntary manslaughter
d. negligent manslaughter
b. second-degree murder
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a. prostitution b. organized crime c. drug crime d. gang-related crime
_____ is on the rise, as is evident by the number of new American-Indian casinos
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Disparity refers to the authority to make decisions without reference to specific rules or facts, relying on one's own judgment
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to U.S. Department of Justice statistics, which of the following demographic groups is least likely to become a victim of violent crime?
a. middle-aged Asian men and women b. white female juveniles c. African American men and women over 65 years of age d. white men and women over 65 years of age e. men and women living on college campuses