Present the four (4) criteria incorporated into the definition of white-collar crime and explain each one. Give an example of each of the four (4) criteria.

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1) Upper-class offender—blue-collar workers cannot commit white-collar crime; 2) work-related violations—only considered white-collar crime if committed while engaging in work-related duties. Must be related to the employment of the individual; 3) work-related violations of blue-collar workers excluded—again, only white-collar workers can commit white-collar crime; 4) regular crimes committed by upper-class persons excluded—these are not committed in relation to their work; therefore, they are just labeled as regular crime.

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The broken windows theory was advocated by:

a. Roberson and Wallace b. Wallace and Kelling c. Walter Wilson d. George Kelling and James Q. Wilson

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The relationship between the victim and the offender is the most important factors for police when deciding how to respond to a crime

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Legal factors include prior criminal record and gender

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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