List and contrast the four basic philosophical reasons for sentencing criminals that were discussed in the text
What will be an ideal response?
• Retribution is the philosophy that those who commit criminal acts should be punished based on the severity of the crime.
• Deterrence is the philosophy that harsh sentences may prevent future offending. The goals of deterrence include punishing the offender and preventing future crimes.
• Incapacitation is a strategy of punishment where offenders are separated from society in order to reduce criminal opportunities.
• Rehabilitation is seen as the most humane form of punishment. The treating offenders the likelihood they will reoffend is reduced.
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A) Respond to all natural disasters with all the available resources B) Respond to all threats with all military resources C) Respond to any incident or event that requires an organized response by a public, private, and/or governmental entity D) Respond to any incident with available volunteers
Fingerprint ridge impressions left on a soft material such as putty, wax, soap, or dust are called __________.
A. plastic prints B. latent prints C. acoustic prints D. seated prints
Which philosophy posits that illegal behavior is acceptable as long as it serves the greater good?
Discuss the issues surrounding the "gateway hypothesis" with regard to marijuana. What is the research on the sequencing question, the association question, and the causation question?
What will be an ideal response?