In the process of being arrested, Paul punches Officer Mike, a police officer, in the nose several times. In response, Officer Mike draws his pistol and shoots and kills Paul. Officer Mike has committed the offense of manslaughter

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Personality theory emphasizes behavioral conditioning

a. True b. False

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Discretionary powers of the police range from verbal warnings to __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The perspective which holds that lower-class youth may become ________ because they lack social capital, or resources that reside in the social structure, including norms, networks, and relationships, is called social capital theory

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Crimes that have been begun but are not completed are called ________.

A. strict liability offenses B. mens reas C. inchoate crimes D. actus reuses

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