Discuss sentencing in terms of conviction for possession of crack versus powdered cocaine.

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Crack cocaine sentences at the federal level are much harsher than those for powder cocaine, by a factor of 18 to 1.

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In the 1970s, there was a dramatic change from a focus on individualism, rehabilitation, and indeterminate sentences to determinate sentencing

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

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A directory or index cataloging the content of the Internet is called

a. The World Wide Web. b. A search engine. c. A web browser. d. An IPO.

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In Duckworth v. Eagen (1989), the Supreme Court held that it was not necessary that Miranda warnings be given in the exact form described in the Miranda decision.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What are the usual six categories in a presentence investigation report?

What will be an ideal response?

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