What is a presentence investigation? How do PSIs contribute to the contents of presentence reports? How are presentence reports used?

What will be an ideal response?


• Probation and parole officers routinely conduct presentence investigations to provide information on a defendant's personal and criminal history that judges may use in deciding on the appropriate kind or length of sentence for convicted offenders.

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What is the basic argument of ethical relativism?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is a police department response to the increased need for counterterrorism?

A) stepping up divisions on white collar crime B) reassigning officers from landmarks to local neighborhoods C) creating higher education requirements for admission D) guarding public speeches more heavily

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In the Sewell scale, the highest rating given for the most stressful situation was

a. suicide of an officer who is a close friend b. suspension c. shooting someone in the line of duty d. violent death of a partner in the line of duty e. dismissal

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Which state passed bill SB1070, which gave the police authority to investigate and detain suspected illegal immigrants?

A. New York B. Texas C. Florida D. Arizona

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