____________ refers to laws that require offenders to serve a substantial proportion of their prison sentence before being released on parole

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Truth in sentencing

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a) Participant observation research b) Field research c) Experimental research d) Content analysis research

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Several guidelines and research studies have suggested a finite list of variables that influence a juvenile's disposition. In this context, which of the following variables takes into account the number and type of victims in the offense committed by the juvenile?

A. the juvenile's social situation prior to the offense B. the circumstances of the offense committed C. history of mental health outpatient care D. prior history with the juvenile justice system E. characteristics of the juvenile

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In which case did the Supreme Court rule that defense attorneys are obligated to inform their clients about plea agreement offers made by the prosecutor?

A. Missouri v. Frye B. Strickland v. Washington C. Rothgery v. Gillespie County, Texas D. Ross v. Moffitt E. ?Miranda v. Arizona

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Protection for utility company losses includes alarms and surveillance

cameras at bill paying centers. a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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