Only about 1 percent of habeas corpus petitions are successful
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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In 2008, President Bush supported and helped to pass which piece of legislation regarding offenders and reentry?
a. Three-Strikes Law b. Second Chance Act c. The Wetterling Act d. Redeem Act
Which position on punishment is most closely linked to retribution?
a. deterrence b. incapacitation c. just deserts d. restoration
The introduction of real evidence occurs during which step in the trial process?
a. presentation of the defense's evidence and witnesses b. closing arguments by each side c. instruction of the jury by the judge d. sentencing e. presentation of the prosecution's evidence and witnesses
The idea that by punishing one person the larger community will be deterred is known as general deterrence
Indicate whether the statement is true or false