According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, in 2011______ percent of probationers were female.

a. 15%
b. 21%
c. 25%
d. 35%


c. 25%

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Bifurcated trials are required in capital cases. The means

a. at least half the jury members in capital cases must be of the same race as the defendant. b. anyone convicted on one of two specific crimes (intentional murder or forcible rape) must be sentenced to death. c. death penalty trials must have two stages with the first being used to determine guilt and the second stage to decide the sentence. d. a different judge than the one conducting the trial must be used to determine the sentence.

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The plea bargaining process takes place once a guilty plea has been entered.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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When the Texas City Disaster occurred in 1947, a tremendous blast sent a ________ surging over the shoreline and set waterfront refineries on fire.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which answer choice illustrates a reason that the juvenile psychopath label is so controversial?

A. The label has many negative connotations. B. Juveniles labeled as psychopaths are more likely to be sentenced to death. C. Juveniles labeled as psychopaths are more likely to have poor interpersonal skills. D. Signs and symptoms of psychopathy are typically evident before birth.

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