Social debtis a sentencing principle that holds that an offender's criminal history should objectively be taken into account in sentencing decisions

a. True b. False


a

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Discuss some reasons why you think cases of domestic violence 30-50 years ago were handled so differently than they are today

What will be an ideal response?

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What did the U.S. Attorney General state in 2009 referencing marijuana?

A. the laws of interstate commerce allow the sale of medical marijuana provided that taxes are paid to the appropriate states whenever state lines are crossed B. state-controlled farms will be allowed to grow marijuana for medical purposes C. legalization of medical marijuana at the state level takes precedence because of humanitarian concerns D. the government would no longer spend time and money to prosecute in states that have legalized medical marijuana

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Of the various sentencing factors, which do you feel has the most negative effect on the criminal justice system? On the incarcerated person? On the victim? On society in general?

What will be an ideal response?

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During the _________ stage of the violentization process, a young victim develops a belligerent, angry demeanor as a result of being mistreated by abusive parents and caretakers

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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