Which sentencing philosophy emphasizes the satisfaction gained by society from knowing offenders are punished?

A. retribution
B. deterrence
C. vengeance
D. rehabilitation


C. vengeance

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William Westley conducted one of the first scientific studies of police behavior in 1949

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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John Buff picks a fight with James Smalls. John begins to punch James in the face over and over again for no reason at all. James tries to fight back and in doing so he knocks John down on the ground where John hits his head on a rock and dies. James is arrested and charged with the murder of John.? A law that applies to the above altercation that encourages bystanders to help out those who are being attacked or who are in danger, etc., is called a ________law.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which statement is true of the Sixth Amendment?

a. It protects from unreasonable searches and seizures. b. It ncludes the so-called due process clause, which has been used to incorporate various other rights described in the Bill of Rights. c. It protects from cruel and unusual punishment. d. It provides for a speedy and public trial, impartial jury, confrontation, compulsory process, and assistance or counsel.

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Criminal justice researchers have ethical obligations to

a. make shortcomings known to readers b. report negative findings c. colleagues in the scientific community d. all of the above

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