Discuss why Benefit of Clergy was usually only available to the wealthy.

What will be an ideal response?


The offender had to read a passage from the Bible and in the 14th century, only
the wealthy were taught to read.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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According to Mike Maguire's typology of burglars, __________ burglars are most likely to earn a significant living from the proceeds of their crimes

a. High-level b. Mid-range c. Low-level d. Multilevel

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One factor that may limit the granting of probation is _________ of the offense

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

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Police officers exercise a great deal of preference in deciding whom to take into custody and book and whom to let go

a. true b. false Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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