Which of the following is commonly used to refer to the number of crimes that are committed, but which never come to light?

a. the dark figure of crime
b. the undiscovered crime rate
c. unknown deviance
d. the indexed crimes


a. the dark figure of crime

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A. transportation B. deportation C. due process D. advocacy

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Who would not be part of the criminal court work group that has the responsibility of determining the innocence or guilt of Beth?

a. the probation officer b. the judge c. the prosecutor d. the defense attorney

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Chesney-Lind's study found that police are more likely to arrest female adolescents for sexual activity and to ignore the same behavior among male adolescents

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The sequence of metabolic (chemical breakdown) events leading to urinary excretion begins with a process called __________ chiefly through the action of specific enzymes in the liver

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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