Intermediate sanctions are used and afford the judge much leeway in punishing non-serious offenders

What will be an ideal response?


extensively

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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ABC Chemical company was forced to lay off numerous employees because of loss of business

John and a handful of other employees, as well as many of those suffering because of the layoff, decide to protest the layoff by creating a blockage at the entrance to the plant, thereby preventing shipping and receiving of goods. ABC management personnel confront the individuals in a peaceable manner in hopes to negotiate an agreement to allow the business to operate as it should. John suddenly picks up a rock and throws it at one of the members of management. Six of the protestors join suit and begin throwing rocks at the management personnel. One of the victims had to be transported to hospital by helicopter because of severe injuries received from the rocks. John and many of the other protestors fight the law enforcement officers who arrive to bring order to the protest. What charges may be filed against John? What charges may be filed against the other six? May charges be filed against the other members of the protest?

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The study of criminal investigation that shattered traditional myths about detective work was known as the ________.

A. Vollmer study B. Rand Corporation study C. CID Efficiency Measures study D. Kerner Commission study

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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

a. Virtually all provisions of the Bill of Rights have been held to apply with equal force to the states and to the national government. b. Unlike the state legislatures, Congress does not possess police power, which is the broad authority to enact prohibitions to protect public order, safety, decency, and welfare. c. Congress has used its broad power to regulate interstate commerce to criminalize a wide range of offenses. d. The U.S. Constitution grants Congress unlimited power to define federal crimes.

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