According to Beccaria’s and Bentham’s utilitarian rationale, punishment should be based on:?

a. the character of the victim
b. the concept of mercy
c. the seriousness of the crime
d. the social status of the perpetrator


Answer: c. the seriousness of the crime

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A) hear the case against the juvenile. B) hear the case after the criminal court determines the juvenile's guilt or innocence. C) not hear the case against the juvenile. D) None of the above

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The command center must be located outside the taped-off boundary of the scene

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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When a police department decentralizes by personnel, this will change which of the following?

a. police officer evaluations b. police officer job descriptions c. police officer job promotions d. all of the above

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