Author Question: In Booker v. U.S., SCOTUS ruled that the Federal Sentencing Guidelines: a. are advisory, but ... (Read 95 times)

Metfan725 · **on:** Aug 12, 2018

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.

Question 2

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