In __________ v. Alabama, the Supreme Court held that it would beunconstitutional "for the trial judge to accept a guilty plea without anaffirmative showing that it is intelligent and voluntary."

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Boykin
Objection:Describe the elements of guilty pleas and how guiltypleas are contested.

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In the early 1970s, the public started to turn against the level of correctional treatment for the inmate populace, and rehabilitation programs were seen as failures because:

A. Martinson concluded through his research that "nothing works in corrections." B. Wexler stated that she could not find one treatment program that reduced recidivism C. Crime was starting to increase which in turn rose doubts in many people's minds D. Riots and protests from the Vietnam War overshadowed the problems of correctional facilities and many people just wanted "justice." E. At this time, there was not enough evidence or studies released to the public stating that rehabilitation is possible

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When seeking advancement, police may seek

A. assignments that are difficult and dangerous B. to obtain positions of greater responsibility C. to do good work and a competent job D. all of the above

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______ is a perspective on learning that asserts that behavior is governed and shaped by consequences.

a. labeling b. operant psychology c. reinforcement d. symbolic interactionism

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A person intentionally shoots another person. The victim dies. However, the prosecution fails to prove that the suspect intended to kill the victim. The suspect will be set free

a. True b. False

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