A drug court is an example of a specialized court. 

Jail sentences are more for misdemeanants than they are for felons.​

Researchers now recognize that the size of the prison population is not driven by the amount of crime; it is driven by __________.

Three men were arrested by police. Sal committed a crime when wrongs were avenged in accordance with lex talionis.  Sal’s brother Hal committed a crime and was forced to row a ship as punishment.  Their friend Cal was moved to another region of the country as punishment for his offense.What punishment practice was used in sentencing Cal?

Prison construction is not an explanation for the increased rate of incarceration in the United States.

_________ budgets are by far the most expensive part of the penal system.

The most likely outcome of probation is that people __________.

Which one of these is not part of the inmate code identified by Gresham Sykes?    

Caleb was held in custody for two weeks before he could pay for his release.  Once he was released, he was confined to his home per court order and under constant surveillance.  Caleb failed to appear for his next court appearance.  What release mechanism was used for Caleb’s release?

Leaving one’s jurisdiction without permission is an example of a __________ violation of probation.