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6. Under Civil Law the phrase “cease and desist” means:
a. that a company has been enjoined by the court to discontinue a certain practice and to refrain from further violations.
b. that a lawsuit has been brought for damages.
c. that control is exercised before a deviant act occurs.
d. that a company has been enjoined to endure continuous inspection.
7. Which victimless crime caters to the elderly and supposedly involves 70% of the American public?
a. Drugs
b. Gambling
c. Prostitution
d. White Collar Crime
8. Which term describes a behavior that is made criminal by statute and are crimes against public interest?
a. Instrumental crimes
b. Mala in se
c. Mala prohibita
d. Expressive crimes
9. The greatest deterrent effect of punishment will be in the situations that involve:
a. high commitment individuals engaging in expressive crimes.
b. low commitment individuals engaging in expressive crimes.
c. high commitment individuals engaging in instrumental crimes.
d. low commitment individuals engaging in instrumental crimes.
10. The concept of legalizing prostitution is based on which of the following justifications:
a. prostitution would then not be so expensive.
b. prostitution could then be regulated and assessed taxes as a business.
c. prostitution could then be kept private.
d. all of the above.
6. a. that a company has been enjoined by the court to discontinue a certain practice and to refrain from further violations.
Explanation: It is very common term. Here court orders the individual or the company to stop the illegal practice.
7. b. Gambling
Explanation: It is found that gambling is a major problem in America in the aged people. They are involved in cards, race etc. It even causes mental disorder.
8. c. Mala prohibita
Explanation: It is a Latin phrase and it is very common term in criminal laws. It includes drug abuse, gambling etc.
9. c. high commitment individuals engaging in instrumental crimes.
Explanation: High commitment individuals have to perform many responsibilities and the place is very honorable. It is the place of respect. But when such individuals are involved in instrumental crimes it causes serious effect.
10. d. All the above
Explanation: Legalization of prostitution appears in many countries. But it should be kept in private as it may cause many social problems in the conservative people.