As a judge, you have just sentenced a man who was found guilty of assault to the maximum punishment. In doing so, you weighed many factors. Perhaps the most influential factor in your sentencing decision, however, was that you felt strongly that this man should not be "on the streets" and able to repeat his vicious crime. Which of the four basic philosophical reasons was most influential on your decision and why?

What will be an ideal response?


Student's answers will vary.

Criminal Justice

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In some countries, an accused person may be tried and convicted of a crime without being present and without knowing that a trial has taken place. This procedure is referred to as conviction ________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Members of African American groups often refer to their groups as crews or to themselves as Peckerwoods

a. True b. False

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The proportion of households possessing a firearm ranged from 1% in Japan to _____% in the U.S.

a. 15% b. 27% c. 36% d. 48%

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List and define three of the five philosophical principles on which the juvenile court movement was based.

What will be an ideal response?

Criminal Justice