What are the main criticisms of pretrial diversion? Should pretrial diversion be used more or less frequently? Be sure to fully defend your answer.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary.
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The mean is _________________
a. a distribution of scores where the three measures of central tendency do not equal each other b. the largest and smallest scores within a distribution of scores c. the middle point of a distribution of scores (1/2 fall below and ½ fall above the median) d. the most common or frequently occurring number in a distribution of scores e. the arithmetic average of a distribution of scores
Donald was arrested for murdering an acquaintance. At the trial, Donald takes the stand and testifies that he and the victim knew each other. He admits that they would drink and use drugs together. One night while "partying," Donald explains in his testimony, an argument got out of hand during a card game. Donald explains that the victim accused him of cheating and pulled out a knife on him and started swinging it in the air. Donald said that he had no choice but to pull out his gun and shoot the victim. The jury convicted Donald of manslaughter. Who would argue that Donald weighed the potential costs and benefits of shooting the victim and decided to pull the trigger as a result of free will?
A. A conflict theorist B. A critical criminologist C. A positivist D. A rational choice theorist
Which of the following is NOT an element of assault?
a. Overt conduct b. An intent c. Harm d. Present ability to inflict harm
The presence of gangs organized along racial lines contributes to violence in prison
Indicate whether the statement is true or false