One of the key principles of life course theory is that:
a. high verbal ability during childhood predicts persistence.
b. persistent offenders begin their offending careers in late adolescence.
c. the earlier the onset of criminality, the more specialized and violent the criminal career.
d. the seeds of a criminal career are planted early in life.
D
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The federal agency with primary responsibility for response is the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
An organization called the Weathermen formed in opposition to the Vietnam War. The group was comprised mostly of student activists with high morals who wished to put a stop to the war and racist practices in the United States. As time went on and the war persisted they became increasingly violent. At a point they completed a series of bombings at various government buildings in an effort to make their voices heard. They took steps to ensure no one was hurt in their acts of defiance. If the members of the group were to be prosecuted for a crime, which of the following would be most appropriate?
a. international terrorism b. disorderly conduct c. espionage d. domestic terrorism
Jack discovers that Sally, who works in receiving for a stereo warehouse, is creating false documents of receipt alleging fewer stereos were received in a shipment than she actually received
She has been taking the stereos to the local flea market and selling them. Jack meets Sally after work and confronts her with his knowledge, but offers to remain quiet if she pays him $2000 every month. Regardless of Sally's crime, Jack is guilty of the crime of extortion. a. True b. False
The percentage of cases submitted to the Supreme Court that are summarily denied, meaning that no justices express an interest in them, is approximately:
a. 30 percent. b. 50 percent. c. 70 percent. d. 90 percent.