Which of the following is NOT a consequence of sentencing disparities?
A. Presentence investigation requirements may become increasingly onerous for the probation department to comply with.
B. Inmate victims of judicial prejudice may become hostile.
C. Wide variations in sentencing impede an evenhanded administration of the criminal law.
D. Disparities have a rebound effect on plea bargaining and court scheduling.
A. Presentence investigation requirements may become increasingly onerous for the probation department to comply with.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Since 1997, there has been a steady decline in illicit drug use among what grade levels?
a. eight and tenth graders.
b. fourth and sixth graders
c. six and seventh graders
d. tenth and eleventh graders
Economists claim that a farmer who owns her land and provides all her own labor, and calculates her profits from the farm by subtracting explicit costs from total revenues, will:
A. Overstate her accounting profits B. Understate her accounting profits C. Overstate her economic profits D. Understate her economic profits
This theory suggests that crime occurs when an opportunity arises within the normal areas an offender travels, such as to and from work, recreation, school, and community activities
a. rational choice b. routine activity theory c. crime pattern d. life-course