What are the three objectives of punishment in the criminal justice system? List one benefit and one criticism of each.

What will be an ideal response?


Three objectives of punishment in the criminal justice system are as follows:  Retribution: promotes stable society by taking the place of vigilante justice; ignores some causes of crime. Deterrence: enforces conformity and incapacitates criminals; is ineffective and leads to overcrowded prisons. Rehabilitation: gives criminals the ability to compete in society; is expensive and can result in longer sentences. (IV.)

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Which of the following are exceptions to Mirandizing a suspect?

A) statements the suspect volunteers including confessions B) routine questions such as age, name, address, etc. C) questions asked in the interest of public safety D) undercover officers E) all of the above

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Public lands do NOT include:

a. National forests b. General public lands c. National recreation areas d. National wildlife refuges

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Administrative law judges are judges who both preside over trials and adjudicate the claims or disputes involving administrative law

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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