Which of the following is NOT a reason why the court gave Koon a lesser sentence in the case involving the beating of Rodney King?

A. The sentence would have a professional impact on Koon.
B. Koon was not dangerous or violent and was unlikely to engage in future criminal conduct.
C. Widespread publicity and outrage caused by the case created a situation in which Koon would be targeted in prison.
D. Koon’s use of excessive force against Rodney King was questionable.


D. Koon’s use of excessive force against Rodney King was questionable.

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a. socialism b. marxism c. anarchism d. capitalism

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The ___ stigmatizing the societal responses to early youth and gang delinquency, the more likely that ____ behavior will be encouraged in the long run among the youth.

a. less, negative and antisocial b. more, negative and antisocial c. more, positive and prosocial d. less, positive and prosocial

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When is a visual aid used as substantive evidence, and when is it used as demonstrative evidence?

What will be an ideal response?

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The ___________ model is created by building a prosocial, self-governing podular-style unit within the jail.

A. restorative B. community C. therapeutic D. reintegrative

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