Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1) Presentence investigations are conducted by the court.
2) In federal criminal courts, judges are required to consider presentence reports.
3) The majority of states have passed victims' rights amendments to their state constitutions.
4) The Crime Victims' Rights Act only establishes statutory rights for victims of federal crimes.
5) Research suggests that victim-impact statements have a significant effect on judicial sentencing decisions.
1. F
2. T
3. T
4. T
5. F
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