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LITIGATION – a lawsuit or the process of bringing a
suit against another person in accordance with the
procedures of law

LIVIDITY – also known as post mortem lividity; dark
blue or purple discoloration of human body where
blood has drained to the lowest level.

LIVOR MORTIS – soon after death; a purplish color
that appears under the skin on the portions of the
body that are closest to the ground; caused by
settling of the blood.

LLOYD OHLIN - advocated the Differential
Opportunity Theory. He claimed that there is
differential opportunity, or access, to success
goals by both legitimate and illegitimate means
depending on the specific location of the
individual within the social structure. Thus, lower
class groups are provided with greater
opportunities for the acquisition of deviant acts.

LOAN SHAKING – loaning or lending of money at
exorbitant interest rates.

LOCAL AGENCY CHECK – a type of investigation
consist of the first type plus written inquiries sent
to appropriate local government agencies, former
employees, references and schools listed by the
person under investigation.

LOCK DOWN – a temporary confinement of inmates
in a correctional facility to their cells on a 24hour
basis with no outside contact and little if any
ordinary privileges or recreation.

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