How has the U.S. Supreme Court limited sentencing guidelines?

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Beginning in 2000 the U.S. Supreme raised serious constitutional doubts about the constitutionality of state sentencing guidelines. In particular the Court has held that juries and not judges have the authority to decide on important facts (other than prior record) that determine sentencing. Cunningham v. California (2007) made it clear that the Blakely decision applied not just to federal but to state sentencing schemes as well.

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__________________include(s) verbal abuse is such as calling names, criticizing, playing mind games, humiliating the partner, and reinforcing internalized homophobia

a. Physical abuse b. Sexual abuse c. Psychological abuse d. All of the above

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Which of the following curriculum topics is not covered in the Advanced Law Enforcement Problem Solving Training Program?

a. Assessing Responses b. Defining Problems through Analysis c. Research to Identify Problems d. Responding to Law Enforcement Problems

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It is the state which usually files a change of venue motion

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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_________, also known as carding or spoofing, consists of illegally acquiring personal information, such as bank passwords, by masquerading as a trustworthy person or business representative

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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