In ______, the Supreme Court reversed an earlier decision on VISs and noted that the victim’s character and the harm caused to the victim could be considered in a sentencing decision.
a. Texas v. Chavez
b. South Carolina v. Gathers
c. Booth v. Maryland
d. Payne v. Tennessee
d. Payne v. Tennessee
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One of the principal benefits of imposing fines in white collar crime cases is that they are cost-efficient and easy to collect in full
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The exercise of ______ by prison officers was not intended as a symbol of their power but was rather a reflection of their sense of vulnerability.
a. sympathy b. violence c. coercion d. empathy
__________ corrections house offenders in an institutional environment, apart from their community, friends, and family
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following is not a command to followers or goal of Al Qaeda?
a. Set up an Islamist caliphate comprised of Muslims everywhere. b. Kill U.S. citizens, civilian or military, everywhere. c. Conquer the world and peaceably convert all to Islam. d. Topple Muslim governments which fail to practice true Islam.