The objective determination that the defendant's act triggered a chain of events that ended as the bad result is called the
a. cause in fact
b. approximate cause.
c. negligent cause.
d. subsequent cause.
a
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Privately prepared PSIs are:
A) potentially influential in a judge's sentencing decision making. B) constitutional. C) often prepared by those working for wealthy criminals. D) All of the above
General deterrence may be achieved by the swift and effective capture, prosecution, conviction and punishment of offenses
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
______ sentencing, a traditional form of sentencing, is focused on rehabilitation and sets an indefinite term of incarceration that can be shortened based on good behavior.
A. Concurrent B. Mandatory C. Indeterminate D. Determinate
Which of the following statements is true about institutionalized youth?
a. Females make up the great bulk of institutionalized youth. b. Females are more likely than males to be incarcerated for status offenses. c. Females tend to be incarcerated for longer terms than males. d. Institutions for males are generally more restrictive than those for females.