The Speedy Trial Act of 1974 (as amended) requires that federal prosecutors bring a case to trial within how many days from the point of arrest?
a. 30
b. 50
c. 100
d. 200
c
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By the U.S. Justice Departments own guidelines, the appropriate jail time for those convicted in S & L cases was:
a. a minimum of 25 years in a federal penitentiary b. 5 years per offense or $100,000 “stolen” c. more than that imposed for conventional bank robbery d. less than that imposed for conventional bank robbery
According to Bruce Western's 2006 study of the punishments imposed on drug offenders over time,from 1980-2001 the percentage of those arrested for drug offenses increased by:
a.100% b.90% c.85% d.170%
As a probation officer you need to place an offender into a treatment program and you have two to choose from. Which of the following programs would likely be the most effective?
Program A: Individual supervision. Philosophies encouraged, but not pushed. Program is familiar to the offenders without much variation from other programs. Program B: Team approach. Philosophies are taught and strongly encouraged. Programs are different than most other programs. What will be an ideal response?
The vast majority of Africans who arrived in America arrived as _________________
A. Immigrants B. Indentured servants C. Slaves D. None of the above