Overall, studies of mandatory arrest policies in domestic violence cases show that mandatory arrest alone has at best a weak deterrent effect on the occurrence of domestic violence
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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According to Cullen et al. (2001), the public mostly agrees with which of the following statements regarding prisoner reentry:
a. it is a good idea to provide treatment for offenders who are supervised by the court and live in the community b. it is okay for offenders to receive treatment as long as they do not return to my community or any community around me c. it is not a good idea to release offenders back into the community d. offenders should be punished for their crimes and not be given the assistance of treatment
An undercover police officer joins a motorcycle gang to investigate their alleged criminal activities. The officer discovers that the gang is trafficking in illegal drugs and firearms
To avoid a later successful use of the entrapment defense by gang members, the undercover officer must receive written authority from a District Judge to continue investigating the gang. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The key element in imposing the death penalty as a punishment is the jury's consideration of:
A) aggravating or mitigating circumstances. B) an especially heinous offense. C) the intentional death of another person. D) the victim's life and family.
Sentencing __________ refers to inconsistencies in sentencing resulting from the decision-making process.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).