As soon as fingerprints were discovered to be a reliable means of identification, criminals began to devise ways to alter them so they could avoid being identified. American Public Enemy Number One in the 1930s, John Dillinger, burned his fingertips with a torch to change their appearance
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Under current juvenile laws, juveniles must be advised of the charges against them and have the opportunity to cross-examine or otherwise question their accusers
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following did Robert Merton argue might cause normlessness?
A. racial homogeny B. social change C. poverty D. economic opportunity
Speedy-trial laws are limited because they do not deal with discretion.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The concept of anomie refers to:
a. the process by which offenders are labeled as criminal. b. a breakdown in the rules or norms of a society. c. the biological factors that increase the likelihood of crime. d. political influences on crime policy. e. the conflict between economic classes.