An evaluation of California's three strikes law found that it

a. Sent few people to prison for long terms, but more than expected
b. selectively incapacitated only the most violent repeat offenders
c. did not produce the intended reduction in crime
d. reduced sentencing disparities through its mandatory provisions


C

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A. In all circumstances B. If the driver exited without being asked to by the officer C. If the arrest was based on probable cause of possession of contraband D. If authorization is radioed or transmitted to the officer

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A. Breed v. Jones B. Kent v. United States C. In re Winship D. In re Gault

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Controlled substances include drugs which have a legitimate medical use

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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