Ch. 20 Criminal and Juvenile Justice

The crime committed against Kate was...

• arson

• burglary

• assault

Crime is most prevalent in...

• urban areas

• wealthy neighborhoods

• rural communities

Assault involves physical contact.

• True

• False

When a killing happens by accident, it is considered...

• homicide

• murder

• manslaughter

When a person breaks into a building, planning on doing something illegal, this considered....

• vandalism

• burglary

• larceny

This is stealing money that has been entrusted into your care.

• embezzlement

• larceny

• fraud

A prime example of a victimless crime is...

• robbery

• battery

• gambling

This is the betrayal of one's country by helping its enemies.

• treason

• terrorism

• trafficking

One of the leading causes of crime is....

• poor parenting

• poverty

• mental illness

Permissive courts often..

• place harsh sentences

• release prisoners early

• provide delayed proceedings