What is the primary benefit of a plea for a defendant?

A. going home
B. no jail time
C. a guaranteed lighter sentence
D. the possibility of a lenient sentence


Answer: D

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_______________, a principle of effective correctional intervention, refers to the idea that effective organizations have well-defined goals, ethical principles, and a history of efficiently responding to issues that have an impact on the treatment facilities. Staff cohesion, support service training, self-evaluation and use of outside resources also characterize the organization.

a. Organizational culture b. Program implementation/maintenance c. Management/staff characteristics d. Client risk/need practices

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States that grade murders by degree generally treat any murder that is not "willful, premeditated, and deliberate" as __________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The use of threat of arrest or harassment by an officer against someone who has committed or is suspected of committing a crime to avoid arrest is known as:

a. embezzlement. b. espionage. c. sabotage. d. extortion.

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