According to Bearden v. Georgia, the Supreme Court held that an offender's probation cannot be revoked solely because he/she is unable to pay a fine or restitution
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Scientific evidence suggests that there is no one gene, or even a small number of genes, that predict criminality
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Nick believes that the United States is a military “bully” and has decided that he wants to assist the underdog country. Nick has obtained a blueprint of the newest fighter jet that the U.S. military plans to use in the current war. Nick makes copies of the blueprint and sends the copies to the enemy. What crime has Nick committed? Would this crime be different if the United States was not engaged in war?
What will be an ideal response?
Since the 1980s, ________ sentences have become much more common than they were in the past.
A. determinate B. suspended C. indeterminate D. mandatory
Nearly _____ correctional institutions have been accredited or are in the process of accreditation
a. 100 b. 500 c. 1,000 d. 1,500