Which of the following is a frequent criticism of sex offender registration laws?
A. The wrong people can sometimes end up on the registry.
B. The list is difficult for the public to find.
C. The laws are too lenient on offenders.
D. Some offenders refuse to be listed.
E. The laws discourage vigilantism.
Answer: A
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State and local agencies
a. Have primary responsibility for the investigation of conventional crimes. b. Play an important role in white collar crime enforcement. c. Address white collar crimes that are captured in the UCR and NIBRS. d. All of the above.
Juveniles do not have the protection of the Miranda decision: they do not have the right to remain silent during police interrogation.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Evaluations of incarceration strategies reveal that their impact may be less than expected. Why might incarceration not work?
a. Because prison exposes young, impressionable offenders to higher-risk, more experienced inmates who can influence their lifestyle and shape their attitudes. b. Because most criminal offenses are committed by old offenders, who are unlikely to be sent to prison for a single felony conviction. c. Because incarcerated criminals are too young. d. Because not enough offenders are being incarcerated.
At which of the following stages in the criminal justice process is an indigent defendant provided counsel paid by the government?
a. at the time of arrest c. during a grand jury hearing b. during a preliminary hearing d. when filing a discretionary appeal