ADJ 107 FINALQUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (GRADED A)
Marital Rape - ANSWER - was not considered a crime in the United States until the 1970s, and
did not formally become crime in all 50 states until 1993.
Cost of White-Collar Crime - ANSWER - $660 billion annualy
General Deterrence - ANSWER - uses the concept of handing down harsh punishment to
persuade other society members from committing similar crimes, whereas specific deterrence
attempts to make an example of an individual for committing additional crimes or not complying
with court orders
Yakuza - ANSWER - Members of transnational organized crime syndicates originating in Japan.
The yakuza are notorious for their strict codes of conduct and very organized nature. They have
a large presence in the Japanese media and operate internationally with an estimated 103,000
members
Alcohol's Relation to Crime - ANSWER - The United States Department of Justice showed
nearly 4 in 10 violent crimes and fatal motor vehicle accidents involve alcohol.
Malice Aforethought - ANSWER - usually refers to premeditation or the state of mind an
individual was in during the crime. In this case, the individual thought ahead, planned, and
voluntarily caused the death of another without legal excuse or justification
Percent of the Suicide Attacks Carried Out by Hamas - ANSWER - 40%
Sibling Violence - ANSWER - the most common form of domestic violence in America
Number of Prosecutions for Treason - ANSWER - Treason is difficult to prove in court because
of the prosecution must show overt actions, which is why there are fewer than 40 prosecutions
for treason in the entire history of the United States.
,Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) - ANSWER - A federal law that
criminalizes illegal activities committed by organized crime members.
Five elements:
Unlawful activity involving an enterprise
Qualifying acts of racketeering activity
Showing of a pattern of such activity
Effect upon interstate commerce
The commission of the prohibited acts
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act is Title 9 of the organized crime and
control act of 1970.
Specific Deterrence - ANSWER - attempts to make an example of an individual for committing
additional crimes or not complying with court orders
New York's Specialized Domestic Violence Court - ANSWER - developed in 1966. Was the first
specialized domestic violence court.
Mass Murder - ANSWER - involves killing 3 or more persons at a single scene with no cooling-
off period
Serial Murder - ANSWER - is usually reserved for events in which an individual kills a number of
individuals over the course of time. The cooling-off period between killings can range from days
to years, but the distinction of a cool-off period is what makes serial killing unique from multiple
killers
Spree Murder - ANSWER - refers to the killing of three or more individuals without any cooling-
odd period, usually 2 or more different location
Russian Mafia and Human Trafficking - ANSWER - In 2002, the Russian mafia earned annual
revenues of $7 billion a year from human trafficking. Unlike other criminal groups, russian
organized crime consists of several ethnic groups such as Armenian, Chechen, Georgian,
Jewish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Tatar, and Ukrainian from the territory the former Soviet Union.
A dominant Russian organized crime group is known as the Vory, which developed among
individuals in Soviet prison camp.
, The definition of human trafficking is the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or
obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act in which a commercial sex act is
induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act is under
18, regardless of whether the elements of force, fraud, or coercion are involved.
Coercion is a principal tool in the human trafficker's handbook in order for victims to remain
under their control.
Most Common Stolen Vehicles: - ANSWER - Honda Accord
Honda Civic
Toyota Camry
Toyota Corolla
Chevrolet Silverado
Characteristics of a Well Skilled Professional Burglar - ANSWER - often gain experience and
skill through the years, including technical competence, maintenance of personal integrity,
limited financial success, specialization in a specific type of burglary, and the ability to avoid
prison sentences.
Massachusetts Treatment Center's (M.T.C.) Motivations for Rape - ANSWER - Based on
research, the Massachusetts Treatment Center's motivations for rape include opportunity,
pervasive anger, sexual gratification, and vindictiveness.
Percent of All Murders Resulting from an Argument - ANSWER - 44%
Percent of All Homicide as it Relates to Violent Crime - ANSWER - 1-2%
Mafia - ANSWER - means protection against the arrogance of the powerful, remedy to any
damage, sturdiness of body strength and serenity of spirit, and the best and most exquisite part
of life.
Nicholas Groth's Rape Categories - ANSWER - Anger rape
Power rape
Sadistic rape
