In 2005, the Court held in United States v. Booker that federal judges no longer were required to follow the _______ that had been in effect since 1987.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Answer: Sentencing Guidelines

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A suspect invites an undercover agent into his house, not knowing the agent's true identity or purpose. While left alone, the agent opens a bureau drawer and pockets incriminating evidence. The agent had no warrant

This is an unconstitutional search and seizure. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is cyber child sexual exploitation? To what extent does cyber child sexual exploitation exist?

What will be an ideal response?

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When a person who suffers eventual harm from a crime plays a direct role in causing the crime to be perpetrated, it is called:

a. interactional causation. b. repeat victimization. c. victim proneness. d. victim precipitation.

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How the law is applied is the province of procedural law

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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