Both the federal government and the states are bound by this constitutional limitation of cruel and unusual punishment
a. True
b. False
A
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Freda Adler proposed that
a. as women entered nontraditional roles and occupations, their involvement in crime would become closer to that of men. b. the relationship of gender and criminality will remain stable over time. c. cross-cultural research suggests that socialization does not affect gender involvement in crime. d. there is something about gender per se that is responsible for the observed gender differences in crime commission.
What does "consent" mean in criminal procedure?
What will be an ideal response?
A 1997 survey found that the proportion of state prison inmates who reported that they had been under the influence of alcohol when they committed the crime for which they were currently imprisoned was
a. 12%. b. 37%. c. 58%. d. 73%.
According to the equal justice model, punishment must be equitably administered and based on what people deserve for their crimes. This concept is known as:
a. just desserts. b. discretion. c. procedural fairness. d. equal protection under law.