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Metfan725

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In Booker v. U.S., SCOTUS ruled that the Federal Sentencing Guidelines:
 
  a. are advisory, but enjoy a presumption of reasonableness.
  b. are advisory, and judges can depart without explanation.
  c. are mandatory for all federal crimes.
  d. are mandatory for certain serious felonies.

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Social structure theories suggest that social and economic forces operating in deteriorated lower-class areas push many area residents into criminal behavior patterns.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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aliotak

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Reply #1 on: Aug 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Reply 2 on: Aug 12, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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