What is a punitive penalty ordered by the court after a defendant has been convicted of a crime, either by a jury, in a bench trial, by a judge, or in a plea bargain?

a. conviction
b. justice
c. revenge
d. sentence


d. sentence

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Disciplinary actions by prison authorities may require a formalized hearing process, especially when staff members bring charges of rule violations against inmates that might result in some form of punishment being imposed on them

a. True b. False

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A defendant's liability to pay restitution lasts 50 years which can be discharged in bankruptcy

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The state utilizes private prisons for inmates classified as nonviolent offenders. The argument behind this approach is that private prisons are more cost-effective than state-run prisons. What does the current research say about the cost-effectiveness of private prisons in comparison to state prisons?

a. Evaluation studies have been inconclusive. b. Evaluation studies show that private prisons can do the same job as a public prison for half the cost. c. Evaluation studies show that private prisons can do the same job as a public prison for one-fourth the cost. d. Evaluation studies show that public prisons can do the same job as a private prison for half the cost.

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Lombroso believed that criminals were literally born not made; consequently, the primary cause of crime was ______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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