Until the early 1900s, Americans followed the European prac…

Until the early 1900s, Americans followed the European practice of relying on brutal forms of corporal punishment.

Lex talionis embodies which of the following principles?

One of the ways a corrections staff member can insulate themselves against civil lawsuits is to:

The positivist school looked to free will and rational thought as the reason for crime.

Depriving an offender of the ability to commit crimes against society, usually by detention in prison, is:

Judges may deviate from the sentencing guidelines if aggravating or circumstances exist.

Unjust punishments can occur because of sentencing disparities and wrongful convictions.

The Anti-Terrorism Act imposes limit to file a federal habeas petition.