Demitri served time in a federal prison. He was sentenced to 124 months of incarceration followed by 24 months of probation. He served roughly 48 months in prison followed by the full 24 months of probation. During his term of imprisonment, what type of sentencing scheme was likely in place?
a. determinate
b. truth in sentencing
c. indeterminate
d. rehabilitation
c. indeterminate
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Coercion may be used in searches. 2. The protection from being indicted for the same crime twice falls under the 4th Amendment. 3. The 14th Amendment is often referred to as the due process amendment. 4. The due process model allows for the arrest of individuals who are known to be factually guilty of committing a crime. 5. The model that advocates for the arrest of individuals who are known to be guilty, even if the evidence does not yet support it, is the due process model.
Policies that mandate specific consequences or punishments for delinquent acts and do not allow anyone to avoid these consequences are referred to as:
a. zero tolerance policies c. retributive policies b. restorative policies d. balanced policies
Match the term in Column 1 to the description that best defines it in Column 2
1. Paternalism a. As women become more masculinized they will participate in increased levels of crime 2. Economic marginalization b. The protection of women based on male-dominated social system blamed for increase in detention of girls 3. Structured action c. Absence of meaningful job opportunities, under-employment, low wages that leads women to commit crime 4. Androgenous d. Class-based social order of capitalism creates powerless roles that lead women to “street” crimes 5. Liberation perspective e. Tendency to be male-centered on issues particularly criminological theory 6. Egalitarianism f. family structure that increases the likelihood that boys & girls will engage in delinquency at similar rates
Define and explain what is meant by the term subculture of violence.
What will be an ideal response?