When an offender is sentenced to life without parole, what does that mean?
What will be an ideal response?
A life sentence with the additional condition that the person never be allowed parole—“life” means life for those receiving an LWOP sentence.
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After investigating a complaint against a police officer, the Internal Affairs Unit determines the complaint is "not sustained." This means that the Unit has determined that:
A) there was insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegation made against the officer B) the act did occur and was a violation of departmental rules and procedures C) the act did occur but was in accordance with departmental policies and procedures D) the alleged act did not occur
Define multiculturalism and discuss the importance of multiculturalism in the criminal justice process
What will be an ideal response?
Define self-control according to Gottfredson and Hirschi.
What will be an ideal response?
Which case held that an occupant possesses unlimited discretion to employ whatever degree of force he or she desires based on the occupant’s belief that the intruder might use any degree of force against him/her?
a. United States v. Anderson b. State v. Anderson c. People v. Ceballos d. People v. Young