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    When a defendant is sentenced‚ there are philosophical reasons behind this sentencing. The four basic reasons are rehabilitation‚ deterrence‚ retribution‚ and incapacitation. Because this process is sensitive‚ guidelines have been made to ensure that presumptive sentences are mandatory. Rehabilitation is considered one of the most "humane" goal of punishment. There are different ways a judge can impose a rehabilitation sentence. For example‚ a young woman is arrested for public drunkenness. The

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    would involve multiple murders or large amount of public terror. How does sentencing affect the state and federal corrections systems overall? Support your answer. Sentencing has an effect on all levels of government. Once incarcerated‚ the state or federal government has taken on the financial burden of supporting and providing for that individual. What is determinate and indeterminate sentencing? Which sentencing

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    Abstract The purpose of this study is to explore the different effects releasing elderly inmates would have on the prison system and also on the public. Also this paper would show and explain the pros and cons of keeping the elderly inmates behind bars. This will show the growth of the elderly inmates in prison and the reasoning behind the rapid growing population. Overall‚ the research done would address the issue of if elderly inmates should be released early.   Releasing Elderly Inmates Elderly

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    safe as possible but effective as well. “The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimated that 732‚000 American children were saved from death and 322 million cases of childhood illnesses were prevented between 1994 and 2014 due to vaccination” (Pros and Cons‚ 2016). Some vaccinations have completely eradicated fatal and contagious diseases such as polio and smallpox. By being vaccinated children are less likely to develop certain diseases and illnesses that could be potentially fatal or debilitating

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    Pros and cons of stealing

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    considerably... The productivity of U.S. workers has grown at an average annual rate of about 2.5% since 1948‚ but has averaged only about 1.1% since 2011—less than half the historical rate." As we note in a related editorial‚ the solution lies in a return to pro-growth economics. PILOTS WANTED A wave of mandatory retirements plus new FAA regulations mandating more rest for pilots are causing a labor shortage in the cockpit. WHEN YOU AGREE WITH OBAMA 97% OF THE TIME... ...you are bound to have a tough

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    Facebooking - Time pass actitivity. For - It definitely is a time pass activity as it contains lots of fun activities‚ like games that are used by people on a regular basis to get out of their boredom. - Being a social networking site it is just a means of communication where people can make new friends or connect with long lost friends. - People become so addictive towards it that they spend most of their time socializing via facebook. - People meet new people; make new relationships

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    According to David Hanson‚ “A study of moonshine…produced at 48 different stills found that 43 of the 48 samples had lead levels ranging from five to 599 parts per billion (ppb). Over half the samples contained lead levels exceeding federal water guidelines of 15 ppb‚” (Grabianowski). Approximately 80% of all adult lead poisoning deaths have to do with consumption of moonshine (Grabianowski). Along with the lead troubles‚ radiators also contain traces of leftover antifreeze‚ which contains ethylene

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    |Kaplan University | |Sentencing Models | |Determinate‚ Indeterminate‚ and Mandatory Sentencing | |Christopher Boone | |1/1/2012

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    On this topic of gay marriage I’ve chosen the two ethical theories of utilitarianism and the Kantian ethics theory. On the pro side the utilitarianism theory plays a huge role when referring to this topic. Some may argue that it is constitutional and some may say that it just isn’t the right thing to do in this country. With this theory the actions are said to be judged in terms of promotion of human happiness. If someone is happy why it should matter what the law or government thinks. It’s important

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    Sexual harassment has been broken down into two types‚ Quid Pro Quo and hostile environment. Quid Pro Quo means “This for that” (Broderick) It demands sex in exchange for benefits to which a person is otherwise entitled. Quid Pro Quo may also occur when a supervisor makes sexual conduct of an employee a condition for employment benefits or advancement‚ or a condition for avoiding adverse employment action. (Broderick) Quid Pro Quo is sexual propositions‚ unwanted graphic discussion of sexual acts

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