What amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees a defendant the right to an attorney?

What will be an ideal response?


5th Amendment

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In which of the following ways does home confinement serve the goals of intermediate sanctions?

A. It protects the community. B. It predicts the occurrence of crime. C. It increases the rate of recidivism. D. It decreases the amount of diversion.

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The burden placed on institutional corrections is compounded because of the significant number of inmates who have a dual diagnosis of both _________.

a. mental illness and substance abuse b. mental retardation and suicidal ideation c. mental illness and mental retardation d. substance abuse and suicidal ideation

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“Lone-wolf” acts of political violence refer to

a. eco-terrorism by groups like the Earth Liberation Front. b. terrorism carried out by members and agents of established terrorist organizations. c. terrorism that is useful for intimidating neutral and undecided individuals. d. terrorism carried out by individuals who are not official or formal members or agents of established terrorist organizations.

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Post adjudication programs use house arrest as a less severe sanction than intensive supervision

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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