Concerning Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws,evaluations Conducted by the U

question 65

Multiple Choice

Concerning mandatory minimum sentencing laws,evaluations conducted by the U.S.Sentencing Commission found that:

• A)mandatory minimum sentences eliminate discretion.
• B)mandatory minimum sentences actually introduce disparity in sentencing.
• C)mandatory minimum sentencing provisions are used in almost all cases for sentencing.
• D)offenders sentenced to mandatory minimum sentences have higher recidivism rates.

Recognize the impact of racial and socioeconomic factors on crime statistics and perceptions of crime.

Comprehend the theories related to crime causation including strain theory, control theory, and labeling theory.

Identify the discrepancies in crime rates and imprisonment rates among different racial and age groups.

Analyze the influence of socialization and differential association in criminal behavior.

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