A structured sentencing model that attempts to balance sentencing guidelines with mandatory sentencing and at the same time provide discretion to the judge is called
a. determinate sentencing.
b. indeterminate sentencing.
c. mandatory exemplary sentencing.
d. presumptive sentencing.
d. presumptive sentencing.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Crime scene coordination includes interviewing witnesses, conducting and documenting the neighborhood canvass, and a field interrogation of the suspect if he/she is in custody.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Under the parens patriae philosophy, juvenile justice procedures are:
a. Informal and non-adversarial b. Petitioned and sanctioned c. Formal and bifurcated d. Formal and adversarial
An offense filed under PC 49.04 (1st offense) involving an 18 year old male driving an auto while intoxicated would be classified as ____________.
A. status offender behavior B. delinquent conduct C. a felony offense D. conduct indicating a need for supervision