Chapter 3 (Homicide and Aggravated Assault)

Points Possible: 20

Deliverable Length: 3-4 pages

Due: Saturday, September 10 by 11:55 pm

Answer any two questions (10 points each):

1.  Discuss the different legal constructions of homicide: noncriminal/criminal; first- and second-degree; manslaughter, and so on.

2.  Outline the social correlates of homicide and assault rates according to geographical regions of the country and urban variations among and within cities.

3.  In the profile for homicide victims, discuss the significance of “dangerous occupations.”