Which of the following offenses is an example of a strict liability crime?

a. robbery
b. forgery
c. selling alcoholic beverages to a minor
d. grand theft


Answer: C

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States that combine the subjective and objective tests of entrapment have ___________ entrapment laws

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Robert "Willie" Pickton who is suspected of killing dozens of prostitutes may be a _______ killer if he killed the women who worked as prostitutes to rid the world of them

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Which of the following is NOT an issue the courts have had to resolve with both mental deficiency and illness?

a. Is the person competent to stand trial? b. Did the condition become prevalent before the age of 18? c. Did this person at the time of the crime have the requisite ability to form mens rea? d. Does the person’s mental condition warrant a more lenient sentence than would normally attach to this crime?

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The term "criminogenic" means:

A. a culture conducive to crime. B. a culture adverse to crime. C. a culture dominated by street crime. D. a culture of greed and egomania.

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