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The prosecutor in the case expresses concern that Scott is headed down the wrong path and suggests a little prison time would shake him up. The defense attorney in the case believes that it is not necessary to imprison Scott for this offense. Even though the law states that Scott can serve up to 5 years in a state prison for his offense, his attorney believes that prison resources are too scarce and that Scott is an offender who qualifies for a community- based sanction. This practice is known as:
 
  a. diversion.
  b. incapacitation.
  c. reintegration.
  d. specific deterrence.

Question 2

Procedural criminal law defines the acts that the government will punish.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

FALSE




tfester

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Reply 2 on: Aug 17, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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