The salient factor score used by parole boards to predict the risk of recidivism is based on:

a. the number of previous convictions.
b. the age at current offense.
c. drug dependency.
d. all of these choices.


d

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When may police search persons on the premises covered by a search warrant for objects listed in the warrant?

What will be an ideal response?

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Of all the members of the courtroom work group, through the charging decision, the __________ controls the doors to the courthouse.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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According to the prison guard code, which element covers a range of conduct and is noted by Kauffman (1988) that in practice, it is widely violated?

a. Always go to the aid of an officer in distress. b. Never make a fellow officer look bad in front of inmates. c. Always support officer sanctions against inmates. d. Show positive concern for fellow guards.

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Aki notes that the 95 percent homogeneity of Japan fosters a sense of _____

a. honor b. competition c. despair d. individualism

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