The defense of insanity is in the category of excuses

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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Jeremy Bentham and Cesare Beccaria supported the ______ theory of punishment.

a. rehabilitation b. incapacitation c. just deserts d. deterrence

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To ensure that an anticipatory search warrant is constitutional, its execution must normally be preceded by a/an _____________ condition

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What is the fourth criteria used when applying a deontological evaluation to an ethical dilemma?

a. Determine the intention of the act. b. Determine the duties involved in the situation. c. Determine whether the duties conflict. d. Determine whether the act will use any person as a means to an end.

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In response to Martinson’s (1974) work, Ted Palmer responded in which of the following ways?

a. he reread the 82 studies cited and concluded that no studies were supportive of rehabilitation b. he reread the 82 studies cited and concluded that Martinson was correct in his initial report c. he reread the 82 studies cited and concluded that almost half of those studies could be categorized as reducing recidivism d. he reread the 82 studies cited and concluded that all of the studies were supportive of rehabilitation

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