In the context of criminal punishment, desert refers to:

a. The goal of preventing future crime.
b. The principle of offenders getting what they deserve.
c. The idea that the punishment should fit the crime.
d. Incarcerated offenders have positive rights.


b

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A __________ is a direct acknowledgment of guilt

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The macroscopic scene refers to specific evidence found within a particular crime scene location—such as a cartridge casing, window glass, or blood stain found on the pavement where a drive-by shooting has occurred

a. True b. False

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Once the accused invokes his or her right to counsel, the police cannot further interrogate the suspect unless the accused himself or herself initiates further communication, exchanges, or conversations with the police.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Separate confinement was first implemented in _____________.

A. Eastern State Penitentiary B. Western State Penitentiary C. Auburn Penitentiary D. Walnut Street Jail

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