The prosecutor carries the burden of proving that the defendant is guilty of a crime beyond a _______________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


reasonable doubt

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In the former Soviet Union, law enforcement resources have been inadequate to deal with the menace of organized crime

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Cesare Beccaria ______.

a. was an Italian philosopher who decried harsh punishments for minor offenses b. promoted prison reform based on principles of the Quaker faith c. was a former sheriff and prisoner of war who spent his life focusing on prison reform d. made plans for a hypothetical prison called a panopticon

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Travis Hirschi argues against theory integration for one primary reason, which is:

a. Theories are relevant only for a limited time. b. Statistical tests must be crafted for each theory individually. c. Theorists should first develop an agreed-upon method of integration. d. The basic assumptions of individual theories are incompatible.

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The original penitentiary relied on penance and contemplation as the means for the person who had committed a crime to move from sin toward perfection.

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

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