In jurisdictions where a felony is defined by the length of the sentence, the felony label is attached because of:

a. the maximum sentence that could be imposed.
b. the actual sentence imposed.
c. the mean of the maximum and the actual sentence.
d. the place of imprisonment.


a

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__________ was/were a significant consequent of inmates incarcerated through the Pennsylvania system.

a. Sanitary issues b. Diseases c. Mental illness d. Breakup of families

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[Match the terms in Column 1 to the appropriate description and/or definition in Column 2

Column 1 Column 2 1. Belief a. Reckless identified this as effective structure and organization that can provide observation, control, supervision, and discipline 2. Inner containment b. Acts as a barrier to opportunities for crime when an individual cares about what other people think, aim to avoid embarrassing and losing respected ones 3. Involvement c. Primary agent for the development of self-control 4. Self-control d. Refers to how strongly one believes in the rules against crime when it comes to their own actions 5. Attachment e. Acting deliberately, naturally and without effort 6. Impulsivity f. Connectedness to society, in which these act as barriers to opportunities for crime, as well as restraints 7. Commitment g. Reckless identified this as our self-concept, our conscience which he believed was formed by age 12 8. Child rearing h. Refers to the habit of refraining from grabbing at short-term pleasure out of fear of the long-term consequences 9. Outer containment i. Refers to stakes we have in following the rules and could risk losing if we engaged in criminal activity 10. Social bonds j. Refers to how time acts as a restraint if engrossed in conventional activities rather than criminal behavior

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_______________protect women from being questioned about their sexual history unless it directly bears on the case

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Explain how environmental factors would influence a police officer's use of discretion. Do you think environmental factors are important in discretionary decision making? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

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