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	A random criminal is one who commits crime with some degree of skill, earns reasonably well from their crimes, and despite stealing over long periods of time, spends rather little time incarcerated.

	True False

	Persistent thieves are those who continue in common-law property crimes despite their, at best, ordinary level of success.

	True False

	Defense specialization is a preference for a certain type of offense and is quite limited among property offenders and does not allow for the classification of most offenders as professionals or specialists.

	True False

	Cafeteria-style offending refers to unplanned nature of offending among gang members.

	True False

	Arson is the unlawful taking, carrying, leading, riding away of property from the possession, or constructive possession of another.

	True False

	Larceny-theft is the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.

	True False

	Impulsive shoplifters are inexperienced, rarely plan the offense in advance, and are usually quite remorseful upon apprehension.

	True False

	High-level burglars often do their crimes on the spur of the moment, usually work with others, and are easily dissuaded from a particular target by sound locks, alarms, and/or other security devices.

	True False

	High-level burglars are professionals.
	High-level burglars are professionals.
	True False

	Criminal receivers are categorized as professional, avocational, and amateur.

	True False

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A random criminal is one who commits crime with some degree of skill, earns reasonably well from their crimes, and despite stealing over long periods of time, spends rather little time incarcerated.

Persistent thieves are those who continue in common-law property crimes despite their, at best, ordinary level of success.

Defense specialization is a preference for a certain type of offense and is quite limited among property offenders and does not allow for the classification of most offenders as professionals or specialists.

Cafeteria-style offending refers to unplanned nature of offending among gang members.

Arson is the unlawful taking, carrying, leading, riding away of property from the possession, or constructive possession of another.

Larceny-theft is the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.

Impulsive shoplifters are inexperienced, rarely plan the offense in advance, and are usually quite remorseful upon apprehension.

High-level burglars often do their crimes on the spur of the moment, usually work with others, and are easily dissuaded from a particular target by sound locks, alarms, and/or other security devices.

High-level burglars are professionals.

Criminal receivers are categorized as professional, avocational, and amateur.