Discretionary decisions lead to the development of the formal criminal justice process
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Trevor is a habitual criminal offender. He has committed dozens of robberies and hundreds of burglaries, and has stolen approximately 30 vehicles. Trevor was 14 when he was first arrested for stealing a car. He is now 44 years old and just got out of prison. He spent 10 years in prison for an armed robbery. The judge explained to Trevor at his sentencing hearing 10 years ago that if he is arrested and convicted of another crime after he serves his 10 years, he is likely to get a lifetime prison sentence under strict sentencing guidelines. Trevor remembers the words of the judge when he is released from prison. If the judge's words are what have convinced Trevor to remain crime free, what crime control policy has successfully kept Trevor a law-abiding citizen?
A. General deterrence B. Specific deterrence C. Incapacitation D. Rehabilitation
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What will be an ideal response?
The majority of cases in the American criminal justice system will proceed to trial
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false