James Is a Vice President of a Local Banking Organization

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James is a vice president of a local banking organization.He and his wife have been in danger of foreclosure on their home after his wife lost her job last year.James recently found out that he can transfer a small percentage of his client's earnings into his own account without drawing the attention of those in power at his organization.He has been able to transfer enough money to break even on their mortgage.He is aware that he is breaking the law but he does not see his crime as being on the same scale as a violent crime.He is also aware that if he is caught,the criminal justice system will go easy on him because he is a first-time client. After James is caught,the bank where he worked fails as a result and the bank president commits suicide.An outraged public demands justice and James is then charged with manslaughter.This is an example of the ________ model.

• A)crime control
• B)due process
• C)criminal justice
• D)due justice

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