The Samuel Johnson quote at the beginning of the chapter, "The law is the last result of human wisdom acting upon human experience for the benefit of the public," means
a. Law is the last resort for people to get along.
b. Court is the last resort for disputes.
c. Law comes from experience, not wisdom.
d. Law is the highest form of public service.
b
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Paul Whisenand contends that proximity is a critical variable when considering group formation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Becky is 19 years old and has always been trouble. She disobeys her parents, skips school, and seems to have some anger toward authority figures. She also has some developmental delays that she was born with and although she is 19, she acts as if she is 12. She is standing in front of Judge Brown for her second shoplifting offense. The judge feels that an alternative sentence is appropriate for Becky, possibly one that provides her skills that will help in the future. What type of facility will likely accomplish his goal?
A. Boot camp B. Halfway house C. Private prison D. Prison camp
The just deserts model argues that punishment is the proper and just thing for a society to do, regardless of its effectiveness in preventing crime.
a. true b. false
_________ factors are not one of the four primary factors linked to prosecutorial decision making
A) ?System B) ?Case C) ?Disposition D) ?Situational E) ?Political