Sentencing guidelines were prompted by the growing interest in __________ theory.

a. retribution
b. utilitarian
c. incapacitation
d. just deserts


d. just deserts

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

The good versus evil perspective on crime and justice is reflected in the common media crime fighter who primarily motivated by upholding the law, rather than individual retribution

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Criminal Justice

What is exculpatory evidence?

A. Information that tends to establish the innocence of the defendant. B. Evidence that clearly shows the defendant is guilty. C. Evidence collected by the defense that is kept hidden from the prosecution until trial. D. Information that the police have discovered that is not material to the case.

Criminal Justice

Identify the four elements that must be proven in order to sue the police for negligence in a high-speed pursuit

What will be an ideal response?

Criminal Justice

Right-wing extremists claimed communism to be the primary conspiratorial force, but after the fall of the Soviet Union, it became the________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Criminal Justice