One possible reason sentence lengths have decreased at the same time that more punitive policies have been put into place is that ______.

a. it is an unintended consequence of the overuse of incarceration
b. rehabilitation has not been effective
c. restorative justice has not been effective
d. people are being sentenced for lesser crimes than before


a. it is an unintended consequence of the overuse of incarceration

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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It is imperative that all facilities with nuclear and radiological materials have the highest security ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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David, a deputy sheriff, arrests Jake based on an outstanding arrest warrant asserting that Jake burglarized a local pharmacy. Weeks later a judge rules that the arrest warrant was invalid because he was not dated and signed properly

Although the arrest was unlawful, David will not faces charges of unlawful restraint because he has available the public duty defense. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Altering an existing document or creating a false document with intent to defraud are examples of the crime of ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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