Which of the following involves a discretionary reduction of an offender's sentence length by a designated individual(s) in the executive branch (for example, the governor)
a. Curtailed parole.
b. Commutation of sentence.
c. Mitigated release.
d. Modified probation
b
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Individuals who use explosives as the ultimate weapon against persons or property may be linked to any of the following, EXCEPT:
a. politically motivated groups b. teenagers c. organized crime d. mentally ill persons
Custody is defined by the Supreme Court as happening when:
a. A person has been taken into "custody." b. A person has been formally arrested. c. A person has been deprived of his freedom of action in any significant way. d. All of the above
According to ______, Congress passed legislation in reaction to media hype about the addictiveness of crack cocaine.
a. sentencing guidelines b. the Fair Sentencing Act c. the Anti-Drug Abuse Act d. a U.S. Sentencing Commission report
Alternatives to detention that provide temporary care to children in physically unrestricting facilities while the court disposes of their cases are known as:
a. community housing b. training schools c. shelter care d. refuge centers