Which of the following has a court ruled as violating prisoners' constitutional protection against cruel and unusual punishment?
a. Jail officials in Kentucky served an inmate only one meal—sufficient to maintain normal health—a day for 15 consecutive days.
b. Prison officials in Michigan failed to provide inmates with winter coats, hats, and gloves.
c. Prison officials in Nevada refused to grant an inmate's request for crunchy rather than creamy peanut butter.
d. Prison officials in Illinois failed to provide an inmate with toilet paper for 5 days, or with soap, toothpaste, or a toothbrush for 10 days.
b
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a. dependency b. status offense c. neglect or abuse d. delinquency
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A criminal network typically functions within a subcultural environment, often referred to as a(n) _____________ whose affiliates range from actual members of criminal groups to persons with marginal employment (e.g., bouncers, professional gamblers)
A) ?clandestine society B) ?posse C) ?secret fraternity D) ?underworld