__________________, in his Philadelphia cohort research, identified a small group of chronic offenders who engaged in frequent and repeated criminal activity across their life spans

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Burglary seems to be a crime committed mostly by

a) minority females. b) well-educated individuals. c) the young. d) white males.

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When grandparents of a divorcing or divorced couple desire to visit a grandchild, despite parental objection, what must be proven to the court?

A. That it is in the grandparents' best interest B. That the child's family is intact C. That the child will suffer harm if the visitation is not ordered D. That the grandparent is the only true psychological parent of the child

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The knock-and-announce rule has its origins in _____.

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

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Peter and Paul get into an argument. The argument escalates. Eventually, Peter says to Paul. "You are nothing but a stupid nerd. I dare you to hit me. Go ahead; hit me!" At that moment, Paul punches Peter in the nose

Peter's nose begins to bleed profusely. "I think you broke my nose," Peter says. Which of the following statements is correct regarding this situation? A) Paul has committed no assault because Peter consented to being struck. B) Peter made a terroristic threat so Paul had the right to defend himself. C) Paul has committed assault with bodily injury. D) Paul has engaged in deadly conduct.

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