Which of the following is a goal of the Smarter Sentencing Act of 2013?

A. maximize the number of inmates in each facility
B. increase mandatory sentencing minimums
C. reduce costs related to incarceration
D. give judges less discretion on sentences


C. reduce costs related to incarceration

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Under the current case law interpretation, the legal standards necessary to make a lawful seizure under the plain view doctrine require

A) that the police officer had a lawful right to occupy the physical position necessary to view the seizable property. B) that the officer had not expected to make the discovery of the evidence, and its discovery was truly inadvertent. C) that the incriminating nature of the evidence was clearly and immediately apparent to the officer. D) all of the above requirements must be present for the plain view doctrine to meet the dictates of the Fourth Amendment. E) A and C are required to be present for a valid seizure under the plain view doctrine.

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By incorporating ______, the juvenile court was to act in the best interests of children through the use of noncriminal proceedings.

a. parens patriae b. parent’s accountability c. age of responsibility d. houses of refuge

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Which of the following is NOT included in the future directions of juvenile justice in the United States?

a. Prevention efforts b. Rehabilitation efforts c. Evidence-based outcomes d. Increased adjudication and detention

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Which concept refers to a superior officer's attempts to cooperate with the conflicting parties and work toward a solution?

A) assertiveness B) cooperativeness C) competition D) compromise

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