2014
DOI: 10.1177/0734016814536029
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“It Was a Bum Rap”

Abstract: Individual-level predictors of erroneous arrest for illegal behavior are investigated using a national level, probability sample. The analysis specifically examines whether being a “usual suspect” based on previous criminal behavior and being male; “guilt by association” based on the illegal behavior of one’s friends; academic achievement; and sociodemographic variables including ethnicity and socioeconomic status, impact the likelihood of being erroneously arrested for a crime. Results suggest that officers m… Show more

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“…Being fooled in this way can have severe legal consequences for the doctor.” 99 There have been several notable cases in which evidence of being fooled was the basis for arrest even though contextual information reveals a typical interaction. 100 While there is no way to completely eliminate the risk of a false or erroneous arrest, 101 the use of the word “duped” may contribute to an increased risk of scrutiny based on being fooled. Those situations in which physicians are fooled because of their own carelessness are distinct and should be characterized in a way that reflects this distinction and level of culpability as well as the appropriate legal sanctions.…”
Section: Defining Misprescribing Amidst Incomplete Data and An Inmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Being fooled in this way can have severe legal consequences for the doctor.” 99 There have been several notable cases in which evidence of being fooled was the basis for arrest even though contextual information reveals a typical interaction. 100 While there is no way to completely eliminate the risk of a false or erroneous arrest, 101 the use of the word “duped” may contribute to an increased risk of scrutiny based on being fooled. Those situations in which physicians are fooled because of their own carelessness are distinct and should be characterized in a way that reflects this distinction and level of culpability as well as the appropriate legal sanctions.…”
Section: Defining Misprescribing Amidst Incomplete Data and An Inmentioning
confidence: 99%