Jim is a mechanic but on the weekends he helps an old friend from high school build hidden compartments in cars so criminals can hide drugs or weapons without getting caught. If Jim were robbed by one of his customers, which theory would best explain how Jim came to be in that situation?

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Lifestyle theory suggests that individuals may become crime victims due to their lifestyle choices that increase their exposure to criminal offenders. In Jim's case, his involvement in building hidden compartments for criminals directly increases his interaction with a high-risk group, thereby elevating his chances of becoming a victim himself.

Jim Is a Mechanic but on the Weekends He Helps