What is the experiential effect? Give an example. Can this effect be combated or changed, and if so, how?
What will be an ideal response?
Extent to which previous experience affects individuals’ perceptions of how severe criminal punishment will be when deciding whether or not to offend again. An example given in the text is drunk driving. Students must give original answers as to how this may be combated or changed.
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Describe what a historical account of “press freedom” in the U.S. reveals.
What will be an ideal response?
Nikki fears that her brother Ricky, who is charged with DWI, will be convicted. Her concern is understandable since Ricky was arrested after he crashed his car into the side of the police station
When officers went to investigate, they found an obviously intoxicated Ricky sitting in his car holding a bottle of tequila. To help Ricky with his defense, Nikki hires Al to be Ricky's lawyer. At Al's direction, Nikki contacts Assistant District Attorney Jack. She offers Jack $1,000 if he will drop the charges against Ricky. Jack says, "I'll have to think about it. Give me a week." Jack then reports the meeting to the District Attorney. Which of the following is an accurate statement about this situation? A) Ricky has committed criminal attempt (bribery). B) Al and Nikki have committed criminal conspiracy (bribery). C) Ricky and Nikki have committed criminal solicitation (DWI). D) Jack has committed criminal solicitation (bribery).
Gambling enforcement has a ________ priority
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Most states do not allow a child's testimony to be given on closed-circuit television (CCTV)
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false