Other than the fact of prior conviction, any fact that increases the penalty for a crime beyond the prescribed statutory maximum must be submitted to a jury, and proved beyond a reasonable doubt
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Explain some of the consequences of our high rates of incarceration.
What will be an ideal response?
Identify the most common form of larceny/theft in the United States?
A. pocket-picking B. purse snatching C. theft of bicycles D. theft from motor vehicles
According to Thorsten Sellin, __________ are expectations for human behavior within a social group
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is the correct charge to file on an intoxicated operator of a motor vehicle involved in a traffic collision in which another person dies as a result of the collision?
a. Voluntary manslaughter b. Intoxicated manslaughter c. Murder with a motor vehicle d. The officer would file only a DWI charge since the voluntary introduction of intoxication substance would constitute a defense to prosecution in the case e. None of the above is appropriate in this case