A program that allows trusted or closely monitored inmates to leave confinement for the purpose of work, then returning to secure confinement when the workday is complete.

a. Work Release Program
b. Gagnon v. Scarpelli (1973)
c. Revocation
d. Absconder


a. Work Release Program

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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How has DNA technology been used to change the face of crime scene investigation? Why do you think it might not be utilized as much as it could be?

What will be an ideal response?

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A(n) ________ is designed to match acquired information to a particular suspect in order to secure a confession.

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

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The notion of ___________ suggests that an individual can only be subjected to one prosecution or punishment for a single offense in the same jurisdiction

A) double jeopardy B) self-incrimination C) fundamental fairness D) incorporation E) jurisprudence

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