________ may be used by the defense to show reduced criminal responsibility and suggest a lesser sentence is called for.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


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Once the decision is made to incarcerate, _____ does not appear to affect the length of prison terms

a. Race b. Age c. Ethnicity d. Gender

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Discuss the history of asset forfeiture from English law to the present. Be sure to include the Confiscation Act of 1862, the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970, and the RICO statute

What will be an ideal response?

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The excess profits that are produced by the laboring classes and accrued by business owners are known as ______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Youths who join gangs are 30% less likely to graduate from high school and 58% less likely to earn a four-year degree than youths of similar background who do not become gang members

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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