Which term refers to a model of sentencing that has decreased use of judicial discretion in individual sentencing cases in an effort to make sentencing more equitable overall?

a. standard sentence
b. presumptive sentence
c. positive sentence
d. truth in sentencing


b

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. An inconclusive finding by a document examiner may be due to an insufficient number of known writings available for comparison. b. Any object that contains handwritten or typewritten markings whose source or authenticity is in doubt is a questioned document. c. Once adulthood is reached, an individual's handwriting generally will not change with age. d. In the case of Gilbert v. California the court held that the taking of handwriting exemplars was not prohibited by the Fifth Amendment.

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Who can issue a valid search warrant?

a. A trial judge involved in the case b. A police chief not involved in the case c. A magistrate who is neutral and detached d. A state attorney general

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How does being homeless increase a person’s chances of being arrested?

What will be an ideal response?

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It is possible for consumer fraud to be overreported as well as underreported

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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