The justification for punishment based on turning the offender into a law-abiding person is called ______.
a. incapacitation
b. deterrence
c. rehabilitation
d. just deserts
Ans: C
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a. Scared Straight b. Uniform Crime Report c. Evidence-based research d. Hands-on research
Which of the following would best illustrate an affirmative defense?
A. The accused admits to shooting his neighbor, but says it was self-defense. B. The accused admits his neighbor was shot, but denies he shot him. C. The accused admits he saw someone shoot his neighbor, but acknowledges he did nothing to stop it. D. The accused admits to shooting his neighbor and offers no justification for the act.
A ________ sentence is imposed by a juvenile court that combines a juvenile disposition and an adult sentence for certain serious youthful offenders
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The ___________________ hypothesis asserts that kids with a history of crime and violence join gangs and maintain their persistent delinquency once they become members
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word