In sentencing a defendant it is impermissible for a federal district court to depart from a sentence prescribed by the sentencing guidelines on the basis of ____________________

a. the defendant’s race, religion, or national origin
b. the defendant’s sex
c. the defendant’s socioeconomic status
d. any of these factors


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Among the advantages gained by taking pursuing white collar offending with a combined criminal and civil/administrative approach is:

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a. Actus reus. b. Mens rea. c. Malum prohibitum. d. Concurrence.

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