What prompted the passing of truth-in-sentencing laws?

What will be an ideal response?


Many offenders were being released early.

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Contemporary trait theorists suggest that ________.

A. a single biological attribute adequately explains all criminality B. parenting or the social environment best explain criminal behavior C. a single psychological attribute adequately explains all criminality D. there must be unique explanations for each person's criminal behavior

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The plea bargaining process is mostly carried between the defense andprosecution, but must also have judicial review prior to an agreement beingstruck

a. True b. False

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While robbery requires a threat of immediate injury, extortion requires a threat

A) involving great bodily injury. B) of immediate injury. C) of injury in the future. D) involving financial injury.

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Standard diversion usually involves:

A) regular drug testing. B) extensive contact with probation officers. C) payment of a maintenance fee. D) All of the above.

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