A criminal having a very abusive past would be considered ______.
A. an aggravating circumstance
B. a mitigating circumstance
C. irrelevant in the sentencing process
D. none of the above
B. a mitigating circumstance
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Truth-in-sentencing laws require that there be a truthful, realistic connection between the custodial sentence imposed on offenders and the time they actually serve, and they mandate that inmates serve at least ______ of their sentences before becoming eligible for release.
a. 20% b. 45% c. 85% d. 60%
Define "witness against himself," and give examples of what's included and not included within the definition
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In a study of the extent of racial discrimination and disparity among juvenile property offenders in Missouri, it was found that:
a. African American youth were more likely than White youth to be detained prior to adjudication b. African American youth were less likely to be formally referred and White youth were less likely to be adjudicated c. White youth were more likely than African American youth to be detained prior to adjudication d. there were no significant differences in how African American and White youth were treated