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crobinson2013

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The case of the Gypsy defendant described by Sutherland in The Case of an American Gypsy represents a good illustration of what happens when
 
  a. a foreign people takes advantage of a lenient judicial system.
  b. greedy lawyers misrepresent their non-American clients.
  c. anthropological testimony is misused in court.
   d. a normal practice for one group is a crime for another.

Question 2

According to Sutherland in The Case of an American Gypsy, officials in the American justice system often
 
  a. view Gypsies as a criminal society.
  b. trump up evidence against Gypsies.
  c. deny Gypsy defendants their rights while they are in jail.
  d. get extensive training in Gypsy culture.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: a



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