One essential characteristic that distinguishes criminal from civil wrongdoing in Anglo-American law is the
A. method of compensating an individual.
B. condemnation and stigma that accompanies the conviction of a crime.
C. possibility of loss of life or liberty in a civil suit.
D. type of contract or trust that is breached.
Answer: B
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A. secondary victimization B. overt traumatization C. victim blaming D. stigmatization
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A. expunged B. conviction C. acquittal D. expulsion
Which of the following is NOT a reason why it is necessary to control contraband in prisons?
A) To control the collecting of junk B) To control the introduction of items that could be used for gambling C) To identify drugs and medicines that could be used as weapons D) To ensure retribution by depriving inmates of desired items
The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession of another is known as __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word