A negotiated guilty plea arrived at through the interactions of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges is called a ___________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
copping a plea
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Which of the following is NOT a historical factor that contributed to today's high rate of imprisonment?
a. an all out campaign for legalization of gun ownership and use of illicit drugs b. the increased use of punishments, including mandated prison terms, for drug-related felonies c. the elimination of good-time prison credits, resulting in longer prison stays for most offenders d. the two- and three-strikes legislation, mandating lengthy or life sentences for repeat offenders
Under most modern statutes a larceny (theft) is either a misdemeanor or a felony depending upon the value of the stolen property
a. True b. False
What does NOT apply to crime analysis?
a. It is looking for patterns in time and space. b. It won’t work without effective police strategies. c. Crime maps are one of the most important tools. d. It assumes that crime is randomly distributed through time and space.
Which of the following most accurately describes the attitude of the courts toward corrections reform?
A. Courts are constantly overturning corrections-related actions of the legislative and executive branches. B. Courts are hesitant to get involved in the operation of prisons and parole departments. C. Courts try to make sure matters related to corrections are prioritized and settled in an expedient manner. D. Courts spend disproportionate resources on corrections cases due to the political power of the prison reform lobby.