Discuss the issues in determining the future dangerousness of a convicted offender and using that prediction to decide punishment.

Reggie, who has a history of substance abuse, has been convicted of felony burglary of a building. He has elected to be sentenced by the court instead of jury. Which theory or purpose of punishment would be most appropriate for the judge to use in his case? Explain in your own words the reasons for your choice.

The defendant is convicted of armed robbery and is sentenced to ten year in prison. Screening by corrections officials fails to determine that he suffers from tuberculosis and HIV.  Discuss the unintended consequences of his punishment?

During an interrogation, the detective told Liza Smith that she would lose her children and her SSI benefits unless she confessed. After hearing this she cried out that she did not want to lose her children and could not survive without her SSI benefits, so she confessed to the crime. Identify and discuss in your own words the issues related to this type of persuasion during an interrogation. Be sure to be thorough in your response.

After finding the 50 year old Bart guilty of murder, the jury recommended a sentence of 30 years. The judge accepted their verdict and formally sentenced Bart to 30 years in prison.  Fast forward ten years, two of the jurors have just finished eating at a local restaurant, when they shockingly see Bart walk into the restaurant. They immediately go to the district attorney’s office to find out what is going on. They are stunned by the news that Bart has been paroled. Both jurors agree if the jury had known Bart would be out in only 10 years that they would have recommended a much longer sentence. Critics have labeled this type of scenario as “dishonesty” in sentencing. Discuss whether it is appropriate for someone like Bart to be released from prison so early. Describe the potential negative affects of such an early release practice. 

With regards to the Model Law Enforcement Standards of Conduct, which of the following statements pertaining to accountability and responsibility: is not correct?

Which factor became an incentive to run for congressional re-election in the late nineteenth century?

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With respect to the Model Law Enforcement Standards of Conduct, which of the following statements pertaining to conduct toward the public is correct?

The key role of party whips is to serve as a liaison between which two groups?