You are running for congress on a civil liberties platform, and you want to reform the sentencing guidelines in your state. You have to make a major speech about sentencing before a group of law enforcement officials, some of whom are suspicious of your political leanings. In your speech, discuss what type of sentencing guidelines (structured or unstructured) you think are most likely to both ensure law and order are maintained and grant equal protections under the law.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary.

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The Gangster Disciples (GDs) extort money from other drug dealers for the right to sell in areas in which the GDs assert control

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is a Rape?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following statements is true of prison rape?

A. It generally involves the victimization of inmates who are at the top of the prison power structure. B. It primarily involves the victimization of inmates who are violent offenders. C. It is accepted by some inmates in return for protection from other inmates. D. It is primarily an act of sex.

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The National Socialist Movement uses the symbol of 88 which stands for ________ Hitler

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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