In Practice,the Definition of Criminality Is Changed Most by What

question 79

Multiple Choice

In practice,the definition of criminality is changed most by what __________.

• A)legislators decide in framing the criminal law
• B)judges do in passing sentence
• C)the public wants,as expressed in public opinion
• D)police believe criminal behavior to be as they exercise their discretion
• E)prison administrators do as they decide whether to parole inmates

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Definitions:

Extenuating Circumstances

Conditions or factors that lessen the severity or culpability in a situation or a criminal act.

Videotaped Confessions

Recorded admissions of guilt by suspects, often used as evidence in legal proceedings, which can raise issues related to coercion and voluntariness.

Simulated Jurors

Individuals participating in a mock trial to study various aspects of juror behavior and decision-making in a controlled setting.

Negative Classroom Consequences

Undesirable or harmful outcomes that result from behaviors, policies, or practices within an educational setting, affecting learning and well-being.