In U.S. v. Booker (2005) the U.S. Supreme Court held that the federal sentencing guidelines were unconstitutional, but allowed judges to continue to use them in a(n) _____ capacity

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


advisory

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The concept of negative emotions is central to which theory?

a. differential opportunity theory b. focal concerns theory c. general strain theory d. institutional anomie theory

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of using the Uniform Crime Reports to analyze trends in crimes?

A. The U.S. government prohibits criminologists from using the UCR's crime data to assess the level of crime in a given jurisdiction. B. The U.S. government prohibits the UCR from recording data about sensitive crimes like murder, larceny, and forcible rape. C. The UCR system undercounts offenses; police have to report only the most serious offense when multiple offenses are committed in one incident. D. The UCR definition of crimes remains the same across different states. Hence, only crimes associated with arson are reported.

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Which of the following statements is the most accurate?

a. Female crime increased significantly at the start of the 21st Century b. Women's crime has risen especially in the area of robbery and homicide c. The increase in females arrest rates for assault reflects changes in law enforcement d. Prostitution is no longer a significant form of female crime

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Discuss blended sentences. Explain your view on blended sentences

What will be an ideal response?

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