An offender is convicted of rape and sentenced to 30 years in prison. The judge says he would have imposed a greater sentence had the court been able if for no other reason than to remove the rapist from society for as long as possible. This is an example of which purpose of punishment?
A) Deterrence
B) Incapacitation
C) Restitution
D) Retribution
B) Incapacitation
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Which is not a form of blunt-force trauma?
a. Contusion b. Abrasion c. Laceration d. Puncture wound
In the photographic identification procedure known as administering a photo lineup, it is a best practice that ________ shows the photographic lineup to a victim or a witness.
A. Someone other than the primary investigator handling the case B. The Chief of Police C. The primary investigator handling the case D. The Prosecutor
The Court has ruled that the introduction of statements made by co-conspirators/co-defendants is not permissible
a. True b. False
What kind of real evidence can be authenticated using distinctive characteristics?
A. documents B. things C. documents or things D. No evidence can be authenticated based solely on distinctive characteristics.