Based on the philosophical ideas of Cesare Beccaria and the Classical Theory, discuss your perspective on his philosophy. Discuss how Classical Theory is applied in the criminal justice system today
What will be an ideal response?
Students should discuss their opinions on key points such as how people today are innocent until proven guilty, trial by peer's, right to appeal, classification of crimes, equal treatment, social contracts, people are responsible for their own actions, swift and certain justice, people seek what brings them pleasure and avoid what causes pain, rational choice.
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a. True b. False
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to Newmahr, the "Caeden" community in her study shared the view that they did belong to other groups before finding the SM group
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Under current U.S. law, set forth in the USA PATRIOT Act, what do acts of domestic terrorism appear to be intended to do?
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