One of the factors undermining the deterrent effect of a crackdown on drunk driving cases in court is that

a. the punishment is delayed so the speedy element of deterrence goes unmet
b. offenders do not perceive the consequences as unpleasant
c. crackdowns reduce the specific deterrent while increasing the general deterrent
d. mandatory sentences may be evaded


D

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a. extrinsic b. intrinsic c. moral d. categorical

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a. Ring v. Arizona b. Georgia v. Furman c. McCleskey v. Kemp d. Roper v. Simmons

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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a. formal socialization of members b. enforcement of official policies and procedures. c. internal investigation of critical deviations from mandated practices. d. all of these

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