In 1985 the Supreme Court ruled in _________________ that if a single act violates the laws of two states, the offender may be punished for each offense under the dual sovereignty doctrine

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Heath v. Alabama

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Explain Lombroso’s idea of the born criminal and atavism. What did the concept of the born criminal mean for the criminal justice system? Can they be reformed or rehabilitated? Why or why not.

What will be an ideal response?

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The procedures that effectively guarantee individual rights in the face of criminal prosecution are known as ________

A) stare decisis B) statutory law C) the due process of law D) jurisprudence

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Crimes of globalization are constituted by the designation of international institutions that may be judged as:

a. Morally questionable b. Ethically questionable c. Criminal d. All of the above

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How do parole boards typically allow for victim input during a parole hearing?

a. Personal appearance b. Written statement c. Both (a) and (b) d. None of the above

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