Why are women now sentenced similarly to male offenders?

What will be an ideal response?


• Once sentenced, women have historically been given lesser sentences than men. However, as a result of sentencing guidelines and mandatory prison sentences, judges have less discretion and are now treating women more similarly to men than in the past.

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The main element of ________ policing was a decentralized neighborhood focus for the delivery of police services

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following was not described by W.D. Ross as a prima facie duty?

a. Non-harm b. Reparation c. Justice d. Forgiveness

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Citizen satisfaction is the top priority in police departments that utilize the ______ style of policing.

A. legalistic B. watchman C. service-oriented D. diplomatic

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Which of the following is not a determination that can be made from a cartridge case?

A. Marks made on the cartridge case as it is loaded into the chamber for firing B. Striations made when expanding gases force the cartridge case against the chamber wall and marks left by the same gases when they force the cartridge case back against the breach C. Bullet residue from the fired bullet that is "shaved" off as it exits the gun barrel D. A pin impression made on the base of the cartridge case, which is caused by the firing of the weapon

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