A(n) _________ is a temporary suspension of the execution of sentence
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: reprieve
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Which of the following does NOT belong to the violent crime index?
a. arson b. forcible rape c. aggravated assault d. nonmalignant manslaughter
Socially harmful acts
a. are deemed to be in need of regulation but not by the criminal law except under exceptional circumstances b. are socially harmful, but not sufficiently so to require the heavy hand of the criminal law c. are considered so socially harmful that they come under the purview of the criminal justice system d. include reneging on a contract
Overcharging is one concern regarding plea bargains.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The public has also perceived that the juvenile justice system is too ______ on offenders.
A. harsh B. cruel C. serious D. lenient