In addition to the amount of drugs possessed or sold by offenders, criminal penalties are further influenced by

a. what kind of drug is confiscated
b. where the offender is apprehended
c. the weight and purity of the drug
d. the chemical make up of the drug


c. the weight and purity of the drug

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One possible community solution to incarceration of mentally ill minority offenders is through the use of _____________________ courts

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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An insurgency is traditionally defined as a political movement that may use terror tactics to achieve its goals.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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According to the Elliott research, which is not an important association between substance abuse and delinquency?

a. Alcohol abuse seems to be a cause of marijuana and other drug abuse. b. Marijuana use is a cause of multiple drug use. c. Youths who use prescription pain medications engage in more serious delinquent acts. d. Youths who commit felonies started off with minor delinquent acts.

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Justifying punishment on the grounds of just deserts implies that punishment is a morally sound practice, regardless of any value it has in deterring or incapacitating criminals

a. true b. false Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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