What impact and influence has the discovery of the chronic offender had on the field of criminology?
What will be an ideal response?
The discovery of chronic offenders has led to a greater focus of criminological theory on explaining the difference between chronic offenders and occasional offenders. It has also questioned the importance of social conditions, as most individuals living in these conditions do not become chronic offenders. This has forced criminologist to consider such issues as persistence and desistance in their explanations of crime. This discovery has also led to stricter sentencing policies such as the three-strikes policies.
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Administrative law is created by judges through the principle of stare decisis
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When research is conducted or data collected at one point in time, it is termed ______.
a. longitudinal studies b. aggregate studies c. cross-sectional studies d. scenario studies
Which Amendment states: "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual
service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation?" a. Fourth b. Fifth c. Sixth d. Eighth