______ is any evidence that serves to either explain the defendant’s involvement in the crime or reduce his or her potential sentence.

a. Direct
b. Mitigating
c. Exculpatory
d. Circumstantial


b. Mitigating

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The average rate of childhood sexual abuse recalled by men is _____

a. 10% b. 20% c. 25% d. 45%

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Which of the following statements about probation is true?

A. Pennsylvania officials calculated that it costs the state more than $32,000 per year for each offender on probation. B. Today, less than one million offenders are on probation. C. Pennsylvania officials calculated that it costs the state less than $3,000 per year for each offender in prison. D. The prosecutor retains authority over the probationer. E. Probation budgets in many states have been cut and caseloads increased as lawmakers struggle with shrinking resources.

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Parents may be held civilly liable, under the concept of _______________, for the damages caused by their child

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Criminal law distinguishes between serious crimes, known as felonies, and less serious offenses, called ____________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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