Identify which of the following cases ordered California to decrease its prison population.
A. Brown v. Plata
B. Roper v. Simmons
C. Roe v. Wade
D. Atkins v. Virginia
A. Brown v. Plata
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What theory holds the belief that if a punishment is weak, criminals won’t fear the punishment?
A. recidivism theory B. crime control theory C. rehabilitation theory D. criminal punishment theory
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Studies of homicide survivors suggest that they experience many of the same effects of victimization as crime victims themselves.
Approximately of inmates are held in medium-security facilities
a. 40% b. 25% c. 20% d. 33%
_____ monitor how sentencing guidelines and judicial departures are used and make sentencing recommendations to a legislature
a. Sentencing commissions b. U.S. Assistant Attorney Generals c. Specially appointed Judges d. Court services officers