In determining a sentence, a utilitarian judge will look to the past, seeing that punishment can be based only in proportion to the seriousness of past conduct (i.e. retribution).


False

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a. court cases utilizing jurors. b. courts that always provide paid legal counsel. c. not courts of record. d. courts that prepare for very long trials.

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At the center of the universe of an American Mafia unit is the ____________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A self-incriminating statement made by the suspect that falls short of an acknowledgment of guilt is known as a(n) ________

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