In early America, what was the penalty for thievery and murder?

A. death
B. fines
C. public humiliation
D. incarceration


A. death

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Identify a true statement about temporary-release programs.

A. Institutional authorities use temporary-release programs as a means of testing the readiness of inmates for release. B. The most frequent problem in temporary-release programs is that inmates commit serious offenses while away from the prison facility. C. A strength of study release programs is that, like work release, it generates financial resources. D. Research shows that prerelease programs following prison furlough increase dramatically the risks to public safety after release.

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Each evidence container should be labeled with ________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In Atwater v. City of Lago Vista (2001), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Fourth Amendment forbids a warrantless arrest for a minor traffic offense such as a seat belt violation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Judicial notice is permitted _____

a. in all jurisdictions except the federal courts b. in the federal courts but not state courts c. in a majority of jurisdictions d. in all jurisdictions

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