Explain why there is a difference between a sentence imposed by a judge and the actual sentence carried out by a prisoner

What will be an ideal response?


• In states with indeterminate sentencing, parole boards have broad powers to release prisoners once they have served the minimum portion of their sentences.
• In addition, in all but four states offer prisoners the opportunity to reduce their sentences by doing "good time.".

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You should use the jargon, slang and abbreviations of the general population you are trying to study

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Ku Klux Klan took over some of the duties of ________ patrols, who hunted down fugitive slaves

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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__________ decision makers associate themselves with someone else's comments

a. Sequentialist b. Ah yes! c. Simplifier d. Ratifier

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According to Regoli and colleagues, police chiefs advance through which one of these career stages?

a. new stage b. crisis stage c. temptation phase d. retirement phase

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