John Howard's 1777 book, The State of the Prisons in England and Wales, gave several opinions about how to improve prison conditions. Which of the following is NOT one of Howard's opinions, as discussed in your textbook?

A. Incarceration should instill discipline and reform inmates.
B. Complete rehabilitation of prisoners is impossible.
C. Incarceration should do more than punish.
D. Penal environments should be made safe, humane, and orderly.


Answer: B

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d. No warrant is needed if the container is found in a vehicle the police have probable cause to search,regardless of the nature of the container.

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What will be an ideal response?

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