What are the goals of the Sentencing Reform Act?
What will be an ideal response?
A strong answer will identify the goals as follows: retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, and the education and treatment of offenders.
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Which of the following is an ethically permissible, extra-judicial activity for judges?
a. accepting gifts from prosecutors b. accepting a loan from another judge c. giving a gift to the public defender d. having a house-warming party
In People v. Anderson (1965), the court defined ____________________ as a statement made by a defendant disclosing guilt of the crime with which he or she is charged and excluding the possibility of a reasonable inference to the contrary
a. confession c. interrogation b. admission d. criminal code
Inflicting mental pain, anguish, or distress on an older adult by verbal or nonverbal acts constitutes __________ abuse.
a. emotional b. psychological d. intentional e. negligent
________ is the largest property crime in the United States.
A. Larceny B. Burglary C. Motor vehicle theft D. Arson