Every Nonviolent Offender Is Eligible for Probation

question 101

True/False

Every nonviolent offender is eligible for probation.

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Definitions:

Baldus' Research

Refers to a study by David Baldus that examined racial disparities in the application of the death penalty in the United States, highlighting systemic biases in capital sentencing.

Supreme Court Case

A legal dispute that has been escalated to the highest court in a country, especially referring to the Supreme Court in the United States, where decisions have wide-reaching implications.

McClesky V. Kemp

A landmark U.S. Supreme Court case regarding the constitutionality of the death penalty and racial discrimination.

Disproportionately

To an extent that is too large or too small in comparison with something else, especially in a way that is unfair or unjust.