Explain the increasing controversy surrounding mandatory minimums and the studies that indicate problems with these laws.

What will be an ideal response?


Fail to take into account differences in defendants, encourage the plea bargaining process, some prosecutors who dislike mandatory minimums charge offenders with lesser offenses that don't carry mandatory sentences

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Police are required to prevent all crimes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Substance abuse issues with female offenders are often related to

a. Poor diet b. Lack of autonomy c. Self-efficacy d. All of the above e. None of the above

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Kant’s philosophy means that morality should be based on the concepts of:

a. Duty b. Obligation c. Rationality d. All of the above

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During a typical patrol, the category of activity an officer is most engaged in is the ____ patrol

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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