Explain the advantages of fines as a sentencing alternative and the concerns that have been raised regarding the use of this punishment? Discuss which types of crimes you think should be punishable by fines and which should not, and explain your views. Explain the day-fine system and discuss whether you think the day-fine system is a good idea or a form of discrimination based on socioeconomic status. Give support for your views.
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but should review the advantages of fines discussed in the text as well as the concerns regarding the differential impact the punishment has on affluent compared to indigent or lower income offenders. Answers should include a discussion of types of crimes that are and are not suitable to be punished using a fine, and should include support. The day-fine system used in Scandinavia should be explained and students should discuss the constitutional impact of imposing fines of differing amounts for the same offense based on the offender's financial resources. Support for the student's views should be included.
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a. TRUE b. FALSE
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A) Nominal level of measurement B) Ordinal level of measurement C) Interval level of measurement D) Ratio level of measurement
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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