When compiling a PSI, the probation officer may choose to interview a number of different people, including the offender's family and friends, employer, school officials, and others, all of which are known as collateral contacts
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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What is juvenile delinquency?
What will be an ideal response?
In Baze v. Rees the Supreme Court ruled that the mere possibility of pain "does not establish harm that qualifies as cruel and unusual" punishment
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In terms of inmate leadership, which of the following is not true? a. In many large prisons administrators relied on tested inmate leaders to maintain order. b. Inmate leaders served as essential communications link between staff and inmates. c. Riots and reports of violence are present but have declined
d. Prisons seem to function less effectively now than they did in the past.
Which of the following is an example of double jeopardy?
A. Michael is tried in criminal court and is found guilty. The following year the victim's family sues Michael in a civil court for monetary damages. B. Michael was tried in criminal court for murder and acquitted. Two years later the prosecutor attempts to go to trial again for the same offense. C. Michael is sued in civil court for $2 million in damages. The following month the state prosecutor tries him in criminal court for murder. D. Michael is sued in civil court for wrongful death. The following month the federal prosecutor tries him in criminal court for arson.