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Sociological theories that blame the social environment for crime argue that the way to prevent crime is through social action.

The modern-day sheriff is derived from which early English official?

What is identity theft? Define identity theft, discuss the various types of techniques used by identity thieves and the problems the crime creates for victims, and review the recent federal laws passed in an effort to combat identity theft.

Under the principle of legality, ________ laws, which hold a person legally responsible for acts committed before the law was passed, are not binding.

Discuss how the recent occurrences in Ferguson, Missouri and New York City, in which officers killed unarmed black men, and the various protests and other events that followed, may have created controversy between individual-rights and public-order advocates.

In a society that respects and encourages diversity, all lifestyle choices are seen as acceptable.

List and define the three main elements that are required for a crime to occur.

________ is a legal principle that ensures that previous judicial decisions are considered when settling similar future cases.

Police officers may refuse to render assistance to a person with AIDS due to concerns of AIDS transmission via casual contact.

A ________ is a low-level court that focuses on quality-of-life crimes eroding neighborhood morale and is an official component of the formal criminal justice system.