What are alternative sanctions? Give some examples of alternative sanctions, and offer an assessment of how effective they might be

What will be an ideal response?


Alternative sanctions utilize nontraditional sentences in lieu of imprisonment and fines. Examples of alternative sanctions are community service, in-home detention, day reporting, drug treatment, psychological counseling, victim-witness programming, and intensive supervision. Alternative sanctions are becoming more popular with the rise in prison populations.

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The term ______ is used in some states to refer to crimes subject to between 6 and 12 months in prison.

a. petty misdemeanor b. gross misdemeanor c. petty felony d. gross felony

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If the federal authorities can prove the accused intended to take the victim across state lines, they can take jurisdiction of the case and prosecute in federal court

a. True b. False

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Which of the following types of evidence has the strongest scientific foundation?

a. Polygraph b. Hypnotically refreshed testimony c. DNA testing d. Lie detector

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Girls growing up in ______ families are socialized to fear legal sanctions more than males; consequently, boys in these families exhibit more delinquent behavior than their sisters

a. paternalistic b. matriarchal c. egalitarian d. capitalist

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