Justifying punishment on the grounds of just deserts implies that punishment is a morally sound practice, regardless of any value it has in deterring or incapacitating criminals
a. true b. false
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Which of the following plays the greatest role in shaping the U.S police?
A) government B) media C) society D) crime rates E) both A and C
The text recommends as a best practice:
a. To interview victims on a face to face basis. b. It is OK to rely on telephone interviews. c. Those personal interviews with victims can wait until trial preparation is underway. d. To have clerical personnel handle victim interviews.
The American people feel that too much is being spent on crime control
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
CASE 8.1 In evaluating which judicial selection system is best, it is important to determine if one system produces better judges than another. Judicial folklore has long held that particular systems may produce superior judges. Several studies have systematically analyzed this folklore. Researchers use measurable judicial credentials, such as education and prior legal experience, as indicators of judicial quality. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Some methods of judicial selection produce much better judges than others. B. Methods of judicial selection make a difference, but not much. C. Methods of judicial selection make no difference. D. None of these statements is true.