Which of the Following Are Questions to Answer in the Offense

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are questions to answer in the offense portion of a presentence investigation report? Select all that apply.

• A) Is it situational in nature or indicative of persistent problems?
• B) Was the offense against person or property?
• C) Does the defendant acknowledge responsibility for the offense?
• D) What was the motive for the offense?

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Sociological Perspective

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A theoretical approach that considers knowledge and understanding to be the result of human subjectivity.

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