Question 1

In what ways are defendants encouraged to plea bargain?

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Question 2

The death penalty is administered fairly.

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The death penalty system in many countries has been shown to be flawed and unequal, with issues such as racial bias, inadequate representation for indigent defendants, and incorrect convictions. Studies have also indicated that the punishment is often dependent on the defendant's socio-economic status and the location of the crime. Therefore, it is difficult to argue that the death penalty is administered fairly.

Question 3

How has judicial discretion in sentencing changed since the 1970s? What are the effects of this?
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Question 4

Explain the cradle to prison pipeline and note what can be done to stop it.Use specific examples and theories.
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Question 5

The fact that some activities are legal in one society and not legal in another and that what is and is not legal changes over time within the same society is evidence that there is not a universal standard for criminal behavior.

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The statement is true. The fact that legal activities vary across societies and time periods indicates that there is not a universally agreed-upon standard for criminal behavior.

Question 6

Discuss the problems with the statistics provided by the Uniform Crime Reports.

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Question 7

The basic problem with the statistics from the Uniform Crime Reports is that they focus on white collar,organized,and political crimes,while underreporting crimes of violence and crimes against property.

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The Uniform Crime Reports focus on crimes of violence and crimes against property, while underreporting white collar, organized, and political crimes.

Question 8

Discuss the demographic characteristics of people arrested for crimes.In what way does social class impact these trends?

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Question 9

The data from official sources clearly indicate that people from certain social categories are more likely than others to be arrested for criminal activities.

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The statement indicates that official data shows certain social categories have a higher likelihood of being arrested for criminal activities.

Question 10

Because crime is political in nature,including who gets to decide what counts as a crime and what does not,there is a class bias inherent in the law.

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This statement is true because laws and law enforcement decisions are often influenced by those in power and their interests, which can disadvantage certain classes or groups of people. For example, drug offenses have historically been punished more severely in low-income communities of color compared to more affluent white communities, highlighting a class and racial bias in the criminal justice system.

Question 11

Even when crime rates are low,people harbor fears about being a potential victim of criminal activities.

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This is because fear of crime is often influenced by factors such as media coverage of crime, personal experiences, and societal beliefs about safety and security. Therefore, even if crime rates are objectively low, people may still perceive a high level of risk and fear for their safety.

Question 12

Because the law is an inherently apolitical institution,a violation of law means that the crime is ultimately an act that has negative effects for society.

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The law is not inherently apolitical; it is often influenced by political ideologies, decisions, and power dynamics. The interpretation and enforcement of laws can also have political implications, and not all violations of law are universally agreed upon as having negative effects for society.

Question 13

Use examples to describe the phenomenon called "white-collar crime" and discuss why that form of crime is treated more leniently that street crime.
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Question 14

What biases are evident in the U.S.correctional system? Who do they affect the most? Can they be fixed?
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Question 15

How are corporate crimes different from white-collar crimes? Which is more damaging for society?
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Question 16

Regardless of whether the case is heard by a judge or a jury,the outcome of a trial will be the same.

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The outcome of a trial can differ depending on whether it is heard by a judge or a jury. Judges and juries have different roles and responsibilities in the trial process, and may weigh evidence and make decisions differently.

Question 17

Discuss how the fact that the law is defined by the powerful in society influences the way that violence is viewed.

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Question 18

What types of things differentiate the U.S.correctional system from the world's most humane prisons?

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Question 19

Plea bargaining especially benefits the poor and those of moderate means because it saves them the expense of a lengthy trial while at the same time ensuring their rights and more lenient treatment.

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Plea bargaining can disproportionately pressure the poor and those of moderate means into accepting guilty pleas due to their inability to afford prolonged legal battles or quality defense, potentially leading to unjust outcomes rather than ensuring their rights and more lenient treatment.

Question 20

A key reason that criminal arrests involve the poor,undereducated,unemployed,and the working poor is that those groups are more likely to commit the crimes that cost society most.

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The overrepresentation of the poor, undereducated, unemployed, and working poor in criminal arrests is more complex and involves factors such as systemic bias, socioeconomic disparities, and differential law enforcement practices, rather than a higher propensity to commit the most costly crimes.

Quiz 12: Crime and Justice