Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The issue of decriminalization is a matter of degrees of regulation or deregulation rather than of categorical legalization or illegalization.
2. The degree of decriminalization does not vary with the type of offense.
3. Civil commitment proceedings in which psychological treatment is prescribed are an important tool for the protection of society.
4. Examination of the criminal careers of most public order offenders finds that most do not view themselves as criminals.
5. Public order crimes are mala in se acts.


1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False

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