Both state and federal sentencing guidelines allow an "escape hatch" of limited judicial discretion known as a(n) _______.

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


departure

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Probation and parole officers have two main roles: law enforcement officer and ______.

a. profiler b. investigator c. social worker d. supervisor

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding the crime control model?

A. It advocates for creating a way to help offenders lead a crime-free lifestyle. B. It notes that criminal activity is cause by mental illness. C. It calls for longer sentences for career criminals and violent offenders. D. It holds that criminals have biological deficiencies.

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Jack likes to see the emergency lights of police cars and fire trucks responding to emergencies in progress. Knowing this, he intentionally calls the fire station and reports a fire. Jack is guilty of:

a. False alarm of report b. Harassment c. Interference with emergency communications d. False report of an arson

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In re Gault established due process rights for juveniles

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

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