Legislative Attempts to Solve Crime Problems by Passing Tougher Laws

question 11

True/False

Legislative attempts to solve crime problems by passing tougher laws, such as mandatory sentencing laws (e.g., for drug crimes) and "three strikes" laws (after the third offense, they "throw away the key"), have resulted in desirable outcomes.

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