Probation rests on the belief that most convicted criminals are neither dangerous nor a menace to society and can be reformed if given the opportunity

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


True

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Which of the following has been held by the Supreme Court to be unconstitutional?

A. frequent body-cavity searches B. warrantless searches of prison cells C. “double-celling” D. None of these answers is correct.

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According to the text, which of the following is NOT a recommendation suggested to improve public safety, offender reintegration and the plight of the victim?

A. concerns for the victim must remain paramount B. longer sentences followed by reintegrative services C. the public must be educated on restorative justice and offender reentry D. high-risk offenders need to be appropriately identified and supervised

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Which of the following is an argument against the exclusionary rule?

a. It demonstrates our commitment to the rule of law. b. It makes society pay for an officer's mistakes. c. It is involved in only a very small percentage of cases. d. It preserves the integrity of the judiciary.

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List the six main categories of early biological theories and their key elements

What will be an ideal response?

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