Which of the following statements is false regarding sentencing guidelines?
a. Guidelines eliminate discretionary parole.
b. Guidelines allow inmates to reduce their sentences by acquiring time off for good behavior.
c. Guidelines eliminate judicial discretion to reduce racial and gender disparity.
d. Guidelines are mandatory.
d
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The _________exception to Miranda exists if a threat exists to third parties
A) Exigent circumstances B) Public safety C) Emergency D) Impracticality E) All of the above
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a. Trust the guards. b. Settle conflict between inmates. c. Do your own time. d. Don't exploit other inmates.
Between 2008 and 2012, the number of parole violators returned to prison has:
A. decreased. B. increased at a rate faster than that of offenders returning to prison after the successful completion of their parole term. C. remained steady. D. increased.