In 1956, it was made a capital offense to sell heroin to individuals under the age of 18

a. True
b. False


Answer: a

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Which of the following statements pertaining to Scandinavian prisons is TRUE?

a. They are comparable to the prison systems in Latin America. b. There is no death penalty or life sentence. c. Prisoners are not very likely to be released once institutionalized. d. Prison cells in Halden, Norway are filthy.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the roles performed by jails?

a. hold individuals convicted of felonies b. receive individuals pending arraignment and holding them while awaiting trial c. temporarily detain juveniles pending transfer to juvenile authorities d. hold the mentally ill pending transfer to health facilities

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Do you agree with Thomas Schelling that the business of organized crime is extortion, and that those criminals who provide goods and services are its victims? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

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How does Seibert strengthen Miranda?

What will be an ideal response?

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