A criminal defendant was charged with theft. He did not plead guilty but accepted the punishment for the crime without admitting guilt. What did the defendant plea?
A. nolo contendere
B. nolle prosequi
C. mallum in se
D. mallum prohibitum
A. nolo contendere
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Hans von Hentig used personal factors associated with victimization, such as:
a. Social characteristics. b. Psychological characteristics. c. Biological characteristics. d. All of the above
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A. maximize the number of inmates in each facility B. increase mandatory sentencing minimums C. reduce costs related to incarceration D. give judges less discretion on sentences
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a. low pay and poor screening during hiring. b. unreasonably long shifts. c. supervisors being required to oversee too many employees. d. a lack of adequate equipment and supplies.