How has the American crime control policy become harsher? Do you believe harsher sentencing laws are fair? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Students may cite harsher sentencing policies such as the three strikes and you’re out law, minimum sentencing, truth in sentencing, move from determinate to indeterminate sentencing, etc. They may provide examples such as the increasing prison populations and inmates serving longer sentences. Finally, they must provide their opinion on whether these sentencing policies and practices are fair.
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The major function of both the grand jury and the preliminary examination is the _______________ of cases
Fill in the blank with correct word.
________refers to the number of new cases of a particular crime or problem identified in a specific area during a specified time period; whereas ________refers to the number of existing cases in a particular area at a specified time
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Situations in which officers must urgently take immediate action are known legally as _____.
A) reasonable circumstances B) emergency situations C) exigent circumstances D) warrantless times
Discuss threat assessment and the factors that should be considered when assessing threats.
What will be an ideal response?