There are explicit rules of criminal procedure to guide judges, prosecutors, and defense counsel in courtrooms
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Are the defendant’s rights to be free of restraint and present during trial absolute? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?
The threat of punishment and the fear it creates may be more effective in changing behavior than are the more positive methods of motivating people
a. True b. False
Explain the changes over the past 40 years in how victims have been treated by the correctional system. Explain the duties of a correctional system-based victim-witness advocate. What changes do you believe still need to occur?
What will be an ideal response?
Deterrence is commonly cited as a justification for the death penalty
Do you agree with this? Why or why not? Can you think of additional ways to address the issue of violent offender recidivism, especially in cases of violent crime that do not require the death penalty? Are these alternatives similarly suitable? Why or why not?