The most common approach used by researchers attempting to identify the factors that influence the sentencing process is:
a. sending out hypothetical cases for judges to impose sentencing
b. sending out surveys for judges to complete
c. collecting information on crimes, offenders, and cases from court files or electronic databases
d. interviewing inmates
c.collecting information on crimes, offenders, and cases from court files or electronic databases
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The U.S. Code describes international terrorism as terrorism involving citizens or the territory of one country
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Regarding domestic violence, research findings recommended that communities with low unemployment:
a. Use very few arrests c. Use counselors as backup b. Use special weapons tactics d. Use mandatory arrests
The U-visa is helpful to law enforcement and government officials in the ______.
a. victim’s status of illegal immigrant to legal immigrant b. financial support to victims while crimes are investigated and prosecuted c. change of immigration status for family members d. investigation or prosecution of criminal activity
A "day fine" is a
A) fee an offender may pay in lieu of incarceration. B) variable dollar amount tied to the number of days an offender is sentenced. C) sliding dollar amount determined by the offender's daily wages. D) fee charged to the offender for each day he or she is confined.