Exam 2: Crime and Its Consequences

Which of the following types of single-bias hate crimes was reported most often to the FBI in 2011?

The costs of corporate crimes are estimated at $260 billion in annual losses, which is nearly ________ times greater than the cost to victims reported in the 2009 NCVS.

According to your textbook, in 2012, which of the following U.S. cities was the safest?

A legal infant is protected by criminal law but not subject to it.

Margaret and Herman went out on a first date after a campus "get acquainted" party. Neither Margaret nor Herman were drinking. They went for a walk down towards the campus pond. They both went into the water for a midnight swim, in only their underwear. As Margaret left the water, Herman threw Margaret to the ground and raped her. Afterward, he apologized, and Margaret ran back to the dorm where she told her roommate about the incident. Her roommate told Margaret to report the incident to the police, but Margaret was reluctant. What is the likelihood that this incident will be reported, how will it be reported (if it is reported), and what issues will Margaret likely weigh before she decides to report the incident?

According to the national crime victimization survey in 2011, approximately what percentage of all violent crime victimizations were not reported to the police?

According to your textbook, which of the following defensive measures against crime has been chosen by the largest percentage of Americans?

In 2012, the FBI changed its definition of forcible rape to include a variety of new acts. Which of the following is NOT one of those new acts?

According to the 2011 NCVS, approximately how many crimes were attempted or completed against U.S. residents age 12 or older?

In 2011, the UCR show that the police were able to clear ________ of property crimes.

When Americans are asked specifically what they fear about crime, surveys show 13 different situations. Identify the top 8 situations and explain how recent current events support these findings.

According to the 2011 NCVS, which of the following demographic groups had the highest rate of violent crime victimization?

Mark broke into Laura's home in the middle of the night intending to steal Laura's flat-screen television, laptop, and whatever money he could find. In the middle of this burglary, Laura, hearing some noises, woke up and grabbed her gun to protect herself. As she entered the hallway, she saw Mark, screamed, and then shot him. Laura then dropped the gun and ran out of her home to her neighbor's, where she called the police. When the police arrived, Mark had died. How is this incident likely to be reported under the uniform crime reports? If Laura lives in a state participating in the NIBRS, how much differently would it be reported? Are there any other reporting mechanisms that will reflect this incident? What "costs" will Laura likely incur?

Which of the following statements about fear of crime is true?

As of June 2012, ________ states have been NIBRS-certified in meeting their respective data submissions.

What is the meaning of the word "crime"?

The "castle doctrine" or "stand your ground law" provides that someone attacked in his or her home can use reasonable force, including deadly force, to protect his or another's life without any duty to retreat from the attacker.

According to your textbook, in 2012, which of the following U.S. cities was the most dangerous?

Which of the following is a problem with or criticism of a legal definition of crime?

Combined, the 2010 violent and property crime rates were the highest recorded since the NCVS were first administered in 1973.