What did Sutherland’s study of the professional thief suggest?

1. A Option A: The most dangerous criminals on the street were those who were highly skilled thieves
2. B Option B: Those who were arrested and charged with theft did not define themselves as thieves
3. C Option C: The majority of crime is committed by middle class people in professional occupations
4. D Option D: People are socialised into a life of crime by associating with others who define it in positive terms

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