Gambling public drunkenness prostitution and smoking marijuana are often considered ?
Correct answer: D. "victimless" crimes
- A. white-collar crimes
- B. violent crimes against people
- C. organized crime
- D. "victimless" crimes
Explanation
These acts are commonly labelled victimless crimes because the law treats them as offences without a clearly identifiable direct victim, although their social harms remain debated. They are not necessarily violent, organized, or white-collar offences.
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