Sentencing guidelines are ______, meaning that judges can consult them and follow them or not.
a. presumptive
b. advisory
c. mandatory
d. wishful thinking
b. advisory
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The trial courts of the federal system are known as the
a. U.S. Magistrate Courts. b. U.S. District Courts. c. U.S. Circuit Courts. d. U.S. Courts of Appeal.
Innocuous material such as Post-it notes, discarded media, or packaging material will not help in proving intent in a criminal court
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
All of the following are accurate about juvenile sex offenders EXCEPT ______.
A. a high percentage have been sexually abused themselves B. they are likely to reoffend if not treated C. there has been a decrease in their offending D. they are often mentally disordered
What model of corrections is based on the assumption that criminal behavior is caused by biological or psychological conditions that require treatment?
A) Congregate model B) Medical model C) Rehabilitation model D) Community corrections model E) Crime control model