A written document that describes the losses, suffering, and trauma experienced by a crime victim or by the victim's survivors is called a ________.

A. plea for mercy
B. victim opinion statement
C. victim-impact statement
D. power of attorney


Answer: C

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The homicide or killing of two or more victims as a result of separate murders when an individual, acting alone or with another, commits multiple homicides during a period of time, with time breaks between each murder is known as: _____

a. mass murder b. spree murder c. serial murder d. hedonistic murder

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In addition to meeting the minimum eligibility requirements, a prisoner cannot be paroled without having

a. secured employment in the community. b. secured housing in the community. c. a majority of parole board members agreeing that the prisoner is ready for parole. d. the governor's agreement.

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The landmark case that applied due process to juveniles was a. In re Windship

b. In re Gault. c. Watson v. Ohio. d. Smith v. Pennsylvania.

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Research shows that people who start drinking by the age of _____ are five times more likely to become alcoholics than people who hold off on drinking until the age of 21

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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