Which Statement Is NOT Among the Arguments Made by the American

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT among the arguments made by the American Psychological Association against sexually violent predator statutes?

• A) These laws represent a form or preventative detention.
• B) These laws do not allow a person to have due process.
• C) These laws may invalidate earlier plea bargains by which a person was sentenced.
• D) These laws unfairly mandate treatment for individuals who may not need it.

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