List and define the four approaches to sentencing. What are the characteristics of each approach and how do they differ from one another? Do you believe one is better than the others? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
A strong answer will identify the following:
a. Determinate sentences
b. Mandatory minimum sentences
c. Indeterminate sentences
d. Presumptive sentencing guidelines
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These policies enforced by schools and law enforcement are designed ________ to prohibit such things as weapons and drugs in, on or near school property and students who do not comply have been expelled from school for bringing these prohibited items
on to school property. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
______________________ is a school of criminology that views behavior as stemming from free will, demands responsibility and accountability of all perpetrators, and stresses the need for punishments severe enough to deter others.
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Experts suggest that the three most important courses of future action indicated by current behavior in the world of terrorism are: (1) growing terrorist ranks, (2) ______, and (3) spin-off jihadist movements obtaining legitimate political power
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