The key element in imposing the death penalty as a punishment is the jury's consideration of:
A) aggravating or mitigating circumstances.
B) an especially heinous offense.
C) the intentional death of another person.
D) the victim's life and family.
A
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Compare the Pennsylvania system with the New York system of prisons.
What will be an ideal response?
Prosecutors rely heavily on _____ to guide their priorities, resulting in them preferring to take on felony cases rather than misdemeanors.
A. offense seriousness B. statutes of limitations C. confidential informants D. nolo contendere
Mendelsoh’s “victim who alone is guilty” is defined as ______.
A. victim mistakenly believes he or she has been victimized B. victim and offender are equally responsible for the crime C. victim who is solely responsible for his or her own victimization D. victim has no responsibility for the crime
Why is the main reason why the Crime Index no longer included in the UCR?
A. Too many types of crime are not included. B. There are so many larcenies that this crime overshadows more serious index crimes. C. The Crime Index does not permit comparisons across jurisdictions or over time. D. No one was using it so the FBI stopped calculating it.