Many studies have tested for the effects of offender characteristics such as marital status, responsibility for dependent children, or a history of drug or alcohol abuse on sentencing.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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In this case, the Court considered whether the identity of juveniles whotestify at criminal trials can be disguised
a. Smith v. Illinois b. Ake v. Oklahoma c. Maryland v. Craig d. Davis v. Alaska
In major civil disturbances, the strategy of establishing a control around the perimeter of the affected area and withdrawing police from the interior has been tested and generally has ___________________
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Which of the following is not one of the six key elements of the conflict perspective?
a. Society is made up of diverse social groups. b. The legal system represents the best interests of society. c. The fundamental nature of group conflict centers on the exercise of political power. d. Law is a tool of power.
Prosecutors are considered to have the central role in the justice process because they a. issue verdicts that determine defendants' guilt. b. have exchange relations with many other actors. c. issue indictments to initiate charges
d. hire and supervise police chiefs and sheriffs.