Lockyer v. Andrade (2003) dealt with which of the following constitutional questions?

a. proportionality of a death sentence in a child rape and assault case
b. acceptability of sentencing a convicted felon in absentia
c. permissibility of a 50-year sentence for shoplifting under a three-strikes law
d. denial of a duly-filed habeas corpus petition seeking judicial relief


c

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. cyberdomain b. cyberintelligence c. cyberactivity d. cybersecurity

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Transnational crime is a major challenge for law enforcement in the 21st century

a. True b. False

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Which of the following statements is consistent with the arguments that justice is not served by our criminal justice system?

a. Extralegal factors do not influence police officers. b. Females and males are treated the same in court outcomes. c. The racial/ethnic makeup of those confined is indicative of a broken system. d. Age does not impact or influence sentencing outcomes.

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