Describe the Petite Policy and explain its purpose
What will be an ideal response?
• A policy of the U.S. Department of Justice that no federal case can be prosecuted without approval from the U.S. Attorney General, if there was a successful state prosecution on substantially the same act or acts.
• Named for a federal case in which this policy was cited.
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The Sixth Amendment established time limits for when an individual must be tried or the charges dismissed
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In states that have the death penalty, what is the only type of murder for which a convicted murderer can be executed for?
What will be an ideal response?
Federal sentencing guidelines have been found by the U.S. Supreme court to be which of the following?
A. mandatory B. advisory C. illegal D. unjustifiable
Which of the following is not one of the contemporary philosophies regarding the purpose of punishment?
a. revenge b. deterrence c. incapacitation d. rehabilitation