Many compulsive disorders, such as pedophilia – the sexual attraction to children – or the substance abuse disorders – alcohol and drug addiction – are recognized as diseases or matters beyond the offender's control
Do you believe that punishment in prison is excessive for a disordered offender? If you think treatment is the solution, how does the offender repay society for their crimes causes by their disorder through some form of punishment?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Answers may vary: Again, these questions force the student to confront their beliefs whether all crime is a product of self determination versus those who suffer some illnesses which then lead to crime.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
It is a common strategy for a lower court to ignore a higher court's decisionaltogether
a. True b. False
Which of the following sources of evidence is inadmissible?
A. Evidence obtained by a police officer in violation of a suspect's constitutional rights B. Recordings and photographs C. Expert testimony D. Eyewitness testimony