The prosecutor in the case expresses concern that Scott is headed down the wrong path and suggests a little prison time would shake him up. The defense attorney in the case believes that it is not necessary to imprison Scott for this offense. Even though the law states that Scott can serve up to 5 years in a state prison for his offense, his attorney believes that prison resources are too scarce
and that Scott is an offender who qualifies for a community- based sanction. This practice is known as:
a. diversion.
b. incapacitation.
c. reintegration.
d. specific deterrence.
a
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____________ may be localized or may operate transnationally
a. drug trafficking c. terrorism b. illegal arms sales d. identity theft
Holmes and DeBurger have provided a typology that divides serial killers into four broad types. Identify from below, one of these types.
A. idealistic B. fanciful C. foreboding D. visionary
The main difference between false imprisonment and kidnapping is:
a. the type of restraint. b. the legality of the restraint. c. the movement of the victim. d. the will of the victim.
Coerced confessions are admissible only if they are proven to be reliable
Indicate whether the statement is true or false