What is the standard used by courts of appeal to determine if a sentence is “inside, just outside, or significantly outside the guidelines range?”

a. the constitutional standard
b. the abuse-of-discretion standard
c. the upward departure standard
d. the downward departure standard


b. the abuse-of-discretion standard

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According to Hirschi’s social bond theory, lacking a particular bond may foreshadow a condition in which risk becomes a reasonable behavior alternative. A deficit in which of the following bonds may lead to risky behavior?

a. Commitment b. Belief c. Attachment d. Involvement

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Explain the Court's holding in Furman v. Georgia

What will be an ideal response?

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Childhood depression and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder have been found linked to later delinquency, evidenced through ______ and stealing behaviors.

A. lying behaviors B. low impulse control C. physical aggression D. sexual promiscuity

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At a Grand Jury Hearing, the defendant has the right to:

a. have an attorney present. b. cross examine witnesses. c. call defense witnesses. d. none of these

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