What is another term used to describe when an offender relapses into criminal offending?

A. retribution
B. reformation
C. deterrence
D. recidivism


D. recidivism

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The Law in Society suggests that criminal prosecution is a promising way to sanction prosecutorial misconduct that results in a wrongful conviction

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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What is a Preliminary Investigation?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following terms is defined as a court proceeding in which a judge decides whether there is enough evidence that an accused person committed a crime to hold that person for trial?

A. Grand jury indictment B. Arraignment C. Preliminary hearing D. Jurisdiction

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Your textbook lists four unresolved problems and issues relating to private security. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

A. qualifications and training B. diminished public responsibility C. public policing in a private capacity D. political corruption from patronage jobs

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