The general deterrence concept holds that the choice to commit delinquent acts can be controlled by the threat of punishment
a. True
b. False
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True
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Instances of police discretion usually come to the public?s attention when
A) a large amount of money is saved. B) a potentially deadly situation is well handled. C) something goes wrong, e.g., abuse or corruption. D) there aren?t many convictions.
It is easy to distinguish psychological pressure from abuse
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In this case, the Court upheld the defendant's conviction under thehabitual criminal statute on the theory that it resulted from a choice amongknown alternatives
The defendant had a "choice" to accept five years inprison and neglected to take the opportunity. a. Edwards v. People b. Bordenkircher v. Hayes c. Napue v. Illinois d. Brady v. United States
Magistrates’ courts in England and Wales may be presided over by a(n):
a. unpaid lay magistrate or a paid district judge. b. Chief Constable or Assistant Chief Constable. c. barrister. d. solicitor