Exam 1: Crime and Justice in America

The _________ is dependent on interviews of the samples of the U.S. population conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics to determine the number and types of criminal victimization, and thus the extent of unreported as well as reported crime.

Public order crimes include public drunkenness, vandalism, and disorderly conduct.

Should the acts of terrorism committed in Oklahoma City and on 9/11 be considered organized crime or terrorism? Does it matter how we define these acts? If so, why?

Crimes, such as gambling or prostitution, that are not "wrong in themselves" but are prohibited by government, are called

James is a vice president of a local banking organization.  He and his wife have been in danger of foreclosure on their home after his wife lost her job last year.  James recently found out that he can transfer a small percentage of his client's earnings into his own account without drawing the attention of those in power at the organization.  He has been able to transfer enough money to break even on their mortgage.  He is aware that he is breaking the law; however, he does not see his crime as being on the same scale as a violent crime.  He is also aware that if he is caught, the criminal justice system will go easy on him because he is a first-time offender. The bank where James worked fails as a result of his criminal activity and the bank president commits suicide.  An outraged public demands justice and James is then charged with manslaughter.  This is an example of the ________ model.

James is a vice president of a local banking organization.  He and his wife have been in danger of foreclosure on their home after his wife lost her job last year.  James recently found out that he can transfer a small percentage of his client's earnings into his own account without drawing the attention of those in power at the organization.  He has been able to transfer enough money to break even on their mortgage.  He is aware that he is breaking the law; however, he does not see his crime as being on the same scale as a violent crime.  He is also aware that if he is caught, the criminal justice system will go easy on him because he is a first-time offender. When James walked into his office on Wednesday morning, he was met by his supervisor and law enforcement.  What type of crime did James participate in?

Policies developed through guidance from research studies that demonstrate which approaches are most useful and cost-effective for advancing desired goals are known as _______________.

When compared with rates in the United States, Icelandic crime rates are

A source of crime data collected from interviews used to gather information on unreported as well as reported crimes is called

Street crimes are the least profitable for the offender.

What is cybercrime, and how does it pose challenges to Americans as victims, as well as law enforcement agencies in detecting it?

Which of the following is a value that must be respected in a democracy by police, prosecutors, judges, and correctional officials?

Elizabeth is a middle-age female who was planning to purchase a new spring wardrobe with her credit card.  When she handed the salesperson her credit card, she was surprised to find out that it was denied.  Elizabeth had no idea how this could possibly have happened.  She has a $20,000 credit limit and currently has a zero balance.  Elizabeth realized that a crime had been committed against her. The offender who committed identity theft against Elizabeth committed an act that would be considered wrong just by the very nature of the act itself.  This would also be known as a ________ crime.

The large numbers of crimes that are not reported are called the ____________________ of crime.

Sherry is a 40-year-old white female who frequently participates in prostitution to earn money for her crack habit.  She was raised in a single-parent home and has been selling herself for the last 18 years.  She has been arrested several times and has no hope that she can make a better life for herself. Sherry is arrested for possession with intent to sell after being picked up for prostitution.  The judge agrees to a plea bargain that requires Sherry to plead guilty to all charges, with a 5-year prison sentence.  She is pushed quickly through the court system.  This is an example of the ______ model?

Men in the age group 32 to 36 years old are the most crime-prone.

Crime policies are often enacted that are popular with the public, but do little to actually reduce crime.

Why do some researchers believe that the crime rate declined in the 1990s because of the Supreme Court decision on abortion? Do you agree with this theory?

The _________________________ measures crime using interviews with victims.

James is a vice president of a local banking organization.  He and his wife have been in danger of foreclosure on their home after his wife lost her job last year.  James recently found out that he can transfer a small percentage of his client's earnings into his own account without drawing the attention of those in power at the organization.  He has been able to transfer enough money to break even on their mortgage.  He is aware that he is breaking the law; however, he does not see his crime as being on the same scale as a violent crime.  He is also aware that if he is caught, the criminal justice system will go easy on him because he is a first-time offender. James is quickly educated on how to navigate the court system.  He is made aware that the state must prove that he is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.  This is known as the _____ model.