Which of the following is NOT a reason federal sentencing guidelines have been criticized?
a. Prosecutors have little use for them because of their harshness and because they shift sentencing authority to judges.
b. They were developed with insufficient attention paid to either ethical considerations of basic justice or basic concerns about their efforts on prison populations.
c. They are biased against African Americans and Hispanics even though they have the goal or removing discrimination from the sentencing process.
d. Defense attorneys believe they result in longer prison terms and prevent judges from considering mitigating circumstances.
a
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Select the occupation that most often represents the use of coercive power.
a. banker b. landscaper c. defense attorney d. police officer
Which of the following acts are prohibited from being considered crimes under the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution?
A) The selling of drugs. B) The purchasing of drugs for personal use. C) The addiction to drugs. D) Both B and C.
Which of the following is in charge of security at the county courthouse, including security for the jurors and transportation of inmates to court?
a. municipal police officers b. coroner's office c. deputy sheriffs d. FBI
It is highly unlikely that government seizure of drug cartel assets will result in putting the cartel out of business
Indicate whether the statement is true or false