This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Research shows that police are much more likely to take formal action if: a. the crime is serious ... (Read 76 times)

karateprodigy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
on: Aug 12, 2018
Research shows that police are much more likely to take formal action if:
 
  a. the crime is serious
  b. the crime has been reported by a victim who is a respected member of the community
  c. if the offender is well known to them
  d. all of the above increase the likelihood of police taking formal action

Question 2

What are the responsibilities of the three different branches of government (legislative, judicial, and executive) regarding sentencing?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

manuelcastillo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #1 on: Aug 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

The legislative branch of government defines the range of possible punishment for a given crime. The judicial branch of government has discretion in choosing the specific sentence for the individual criminal. The executive branch of government is responsible for carrying out the actual sentence, including running prisons, pardons, and parole.


karateprodigy

  • Member
  • Posts: 550
Reply 2 on: Aug 12, 2018
:D TYSM

xthemafja

  • Member
  • Posts: 348
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.

Did you know?

Only one in 10 cancer deaths is caused by the primary tumor. The vast majority of cancer mortality is caused by cells breaking away from the main tumor and metastasizing to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.

Did you know?

Famous people who died from poisoning or drug overdose include, Adolf Hitler, Socrates, Juan Ponce de Leon, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, and John Belushi.

Did you know?

Asthma attacks and symptoms usually get started by specific triggers (such as viruses, allergies, gases, and air particles). You should talk to your doctor about these triggers and find ways to avoid or get rid of them.

Did you know?

Vampire bats have a natural anticoagulant in their saliva that permits continuous bleeding after they painlessly open a wound with their incisors. This capillary blood does not cause any significant blood loss to their victims.

From space earth shows itself as a planet covered mostly by water. From space earth shows itself as a planet covered mostly by water.
That politics was always a rough business is shown in this cartoon, which shows Lincoln, assisted by That politics was always a rough business is shown in this cartoon, which shows Lincoln, assisted by
In the 1800s, most people were poor, and formal education beyond the first several grades was a ... In the 1800s, most people were poor, and formal education beyond the first several grades was a ...
Neuronal action potential. Neuronal action potential.
The end of a typical line wrench, which shows that it is capable of grasping most of the head of ... The end of a typical line wrench, which shows that it is capable of grasping most of the head of ...
Reductive electron transport sequences in the action of rNDP Reductase Reductive electron transport sequences in the action of rNDP Reductase
Video: Cataract

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library