Which of the Following Circumstances Would Prompt an Offender to Decide

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following circumstances would prompt an offender to decide to forgo crime?​

• A) ​The offender would receive respect from peers.
• B) ​The offender would stand a good chance of being caught and punished.
• C) ​The crime would be easy to commit.
• D) ​The crime would be thrilling to commit.

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