The decision from Blakely v. Washington created a modest increase in thenumber of cases that required re-sentencing. Many defendants were resentencedin their trail courts, but several went directly to state appellatecourts

This is known as the Blakely__________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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According to the textbook, what is the primary reason an owner would file a phony theft-loss claim?

A. To avoid liability for some conduct that resulted from the use of the vehicle and reduce his/her financial loss. B. To avoid liability for some conduct that resulted from the use of the vehicle. C. To reduce his/her financial loss. D. None of the answers is correct.

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The graduated objective basis requirement holds that the greater the limits the government places on an individual's autonomy, the:

a. more discretion the government agent must exercise. b. less discretion the government agent must exercise. c. more facts must back up the government's actions. d. more facts must be close to proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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It has been argued that low IQ increases the likelihood of delinquent behavior through its effect on school performance

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When follow-ups are planned with mail surveys:

a. response bias is not an issue b. the anonymity of respondents is not guaranteed c. the response rate increases d. none of the above

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