Commutation involves
A) receiving a full pardon from the governor. B) conditional discretionary release.
C) shortening a sentence by executive order. D) release after serving one's entire sentence.
C
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Fellow workers typically support whistleblowers even when their jobs may be jeopardized by the whistleblowing. 2. Traditionally, federal agencies and the courts have done little to intervene on behalf of whistleblowers. 3. Ralph Nader first came to public attention when he produced evidence of the superior safety of General Motors automobiles. 4. Federal agencies have a track record of being uncooperative with investigative shows like 60 Minutes. 5. Local TV stations typically conduct a large amount of investigative reporting, focusing on municipal corruption and consumer fraud.
Which of the following explanations accounts for the overrepresentation of mentally ill populations in the correctional system?
a. mental hospital deinstitutionalization b. the criminalization of mental illness c. drug use combined with a greater propensity for violence d. all of these
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. According to research studies, which of the following has NOT been found to be associated with gang involvement?
A. Gang members are more likely to engage in multiple crimes at the same time. B. Gang members have worse educational outcomes than non-gang members. C. Gang members are less likely than non-gang members to suffer from mental health issues. D. Gang members achieve greater long-term economic success than non-gang members from similarly disadvantaged neighborhoods.