As a matter of policy, should elderly women who have committed nonviolent offenses receive alternative sanctions, in lieu of prison sentences? Explain your answer

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary but should discuss the various issues relating to aging in prison, including the high costs involved in caring for elderly prisoners and the risks of lawsuits if correctional action is not taken. Answers also should discuss the use of community corrections programs for female offenders and the limited risks involved in imposing community sanctions on nonviolent elderly female offenders, rather than incarcerating them

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After a suspect is released from questioning for a certain period of time, he is no longer under the Miranda warning. How long is this period of time?

A) 3 days B) 7 days C) 10 days D) 14 days

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List four steps an investigator should take to prevent contamination of DNA evidence.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which branch of law defines crimes and their punishment?

a. Martial law b. Substantive criminal law c. Civil law d. Public law

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The investigator's field notes should include the date and time of her assignment to the case

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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