Mistake of fact is a defense to general intent crimes
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In which case did the Supreme Court declare that checkpoints for the purpose of detecting evidence of criminal activity are unconstitutional?
a. Carroll v. United States b. Michigan Dept. of State Police v. Sitz c. Delaware v. Prouse d. City of Indianapolis v. Edmond
Our current body of search law is the ongoing product of the interaction of:
a. legislation, case law, and constitutional law. b. case law and administrative codes. c. legislation, constitutional law, and administrative codes. d. case law and constitutional law.
Gordon is a drug dealer who does not use drugs himself. As a youngster, Gordon was often around both his uncle and older brother and observed them dealing on many occasions. Gordon feels little guilt or shame about what he is doing because he views himself as a salesman who is offering a desired commodity to willing customers. He also has strong ties to his family despite his criminal activities. Gordon is fairly intelligent and could easily get a normal job. Based on all of this information, which of the following theories can most effectively explain Gordon’s behavior?
a. Self-control theory b. Social control theory c. Conflict theory d. Social learning theory
Which aspect of deterrence theory do theorists believe to have the greatest effect on deterring crime?
a. perception of punishment c. severity of punishment b. certainty of punishment d. speed of punishment