The overwhelming majority of all state and federal felony convictions are obtained as a result of a defendant entering a negotiated plea of guilt
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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The idea that an offender weighs the costs and benefits of breaking the law is known as ___________________
a. rational offender perspective b. crime pattern theory c. environmental theory d. routine activities theory
Amanda is on parole and was just arrested for possession of illegal drugs. What type of parole violation is this considered?
A. substantive B. technical C. procedural D. minor
According to the authors, IRB approval of covert research projects has:
a. Increased b. Decreased c. Stayed about the same d. Been abolished
The U.S. Supreme Court held in Apprendi v. New Jersey (2000) that, other than the fact of prior conviction, any fact that increases the penalty for a crime beyond the prescribed statutory maximum must be _____.
a. submitted to a jury and proved beyond a reasonable doubt b. submitted to a jury and proved by a preponderance of the evidence c. decided by the judge and proved beyond a reasonable doubt d. decided by the judge and proved by a preponderance of the evidence