Legal Studies

1.In the Synchromotive v. Electro Tech litigation, Kate Sandberg's litigation team has received a

1.In the Synchromotive v. Electro Tech litigation, Kate Sandberg's litigation team has received a

1.   In the Synchromotive v. Electro Tech litigation, Kate Sandberg's litigation team has received a request for production of all electronic documents related to the development of the Accelerex device. Interestingly, Synchromotive did not specif

Jamdasun   44   1 Reply

bio_man

Do you agree with the goal of depopulating elderly inmates from prison? Why or why not? What are the ...

Do you agree with the goal of depopulating elderly inmates from prison? Why or why not? What are the ...

Do you agree with the goal of depopulating elderly inmates from prison? Why or why not? What are the possible disadvantages of this goal?

zmudasam   49   1 Reply

Lori734

Explain the problems that may result for a prison administrator when housing a transgender inmate ...

Explain the problems that may result for a prison administrator when housing a transgender inmate ...

[html]Explain the problems that may result for a prison administrator when housing a transgender inmate and discuss whether you think state correctional departments should be required to initiate transition-related care for an inmate who has not star

CroweN6459   32   2 Replies

CroweN6459

Explain why it is more expensive to house elderly inmates in prison than other inmates.

Explain why it is more expensive to house elderly inmates in prison than other inmates.

Explain why it is more expensive to house elderly inmates in prison than other inmates.

Biraj   22   1 Reply

dnlee1

Discuss the problems involved with attempts to predict the future dangerousness of mentally ...

Discuss the problems involved with attempts to predict the future dangerousness of mentally ...

Discuss the problems involved with attempts to predict the future dangerousness of mentally disordered offenders.

whatsupgirl16   40   3 Replies

aishasu

Explain the two ways defendants can attempt to escape criminal responsibility.

Explain the two ways defendants can attempt to escape criminal responsibility.

Explain the two ways defendants can attempt to escape criminal responsibility.

miks   17   1 Reply

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kirakira15

The Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the right of transgender inmates to access transition-related ...

The Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the right of transgender inmates to access transition-related ...

The Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the right of transgender inmates to access transition-related care was based on the ________ Amendment.

FAITHBELLE   21   3 Replies

1206

________ inmates have a gender identity that is different from their assigned sex at birth.

________ inmates have a gender identity that is different from their assigned sex at birth.

________ inmates have a gender identity that is different from their assigned sex at birth.

Tneary   17   1 Reply

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Cele_1015

The rate of AIDS-related deaths in prison has ________ in the last 15 years.

The rate of AIDS-related deaths in prison has ________ in the last 15 years.

The rate of AIDS-related deaths in prison has ________ in the last 15 years.

jus10n   17   2 Replies

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jus10n

________ laws permit predatory sex offenders to be incarcerated in mental health facilities after ...

________ laws permit predatory sex offenders to be incarcerated in mental health facilities after ...

________ laws permit predatory sex offenders to be incarcerated in mental health facilities after their sentence has been served.

tittyboi   18   1 Reply

abonaccorso1

Research has found that monitoring high-risk sex offenders using GPS technology results in a(n) ...

Research has found that monitoring high-risk sex offenders using GPS technology results in a(n) ...

Research has found that monitoring high-risk sex offenders using GPS technology results in a(n) ________ rate of recidivism when compared to inmates on parole supervision.

jonnyjon   14   2 Replies

jonnyjon

The Supreme Court recently struck the laws against ________, which often refer to male homosexual ...

The Supreme Court recently struck the laws against ________, which often refer to male homosexual ...

The Supreme Court recently struck the laws against ________, which often refer to male homosexual acts, when they are applied to consenting adults in private.

wrightjb   69   1 Reply

brigettelearn

According to the Supreme Court, it is unconstitutional to ________ developmentally challenged or ...

According to the Supreme Court, it is unconstitutional to ________ developmentally challenged or ...

According to the Supreme Court, it is unconstitutional to ________ developmentally challenged or incompetent prison inmates.

studybluehelpme   22   3 Replies

anthead

An inmate with an IQ of less than 70 is considered ________.

An inmate with an IQ of less than 70 is considered ________.

An inmate with an IQ of less than 70 is considered ________.

melinoma86   22   1 Reply

Va97001

After the attempted assassination of President Reagan, some states created ________ statutes to ...

After the attempted assassination of President Reagan, some states created ________ statutes to ...

After the attempted assassination of President Reagan, some states created ________ statutes to replace the insanity plea.

lmalma   16   3 Replies

Bakari

A(n) ________ inmate may have been found not guilty by reason of insanity or may have become ...

A(n) ________ inmate may have been found not guilty by reason of insanity or may have become ...

A(n) ________ inmate may have been found not guilty by reason of insanity or may have become mentally ill while incarcerated.

lbelcher   20   1 Reply

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jesika1122

Offenders who are ________ to stand trial are unable to understand the charges against them or to ...

Offenders who are ________ to stand trial are unable to understand the charges against them or to ...

Offenders who are ________ to stand trial are unable to understand the charges against them or to assist legal counsel in the preparation of their defense.

treetreee   19   2 Replies

treetreee

________ involves the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill and their transfer to criminal ...

________ involves the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill and their transfer to criminal ...

________ involves the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill and their transfer to criminal justice system facilities.

achalmers   15   1 Reply

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jzhu11

The continued incarceration of geriatric inmates enhances public safety.

The continued incarceration of geriatric inmates enhances public safety.

The continued incarceration of geriatric inmates enhances public safety.

• true

• false

michlee   19   2 Replies

michlee

The increasing number of geriatric inmates is due to a rise in crime committed by the elderly.

The increasing number of geriatric inmates is due to a rise in crime committed by the elderly.

The increasing number of geriatric inmates is due to a rise in crime committed by the elderly.

• true

• false

PiMaster314   15   1 Reply

ShaeTime3

Transgender inmates have a constitutional right to have gender-confirming surgeries while in prison.

Transgender inmates have a constitutional right to have gender-confirming surgeries while in prison.

Transgender inmates have a constitutional right to have gender-confirming surgeries while in prison.

• true

• false

Lopezj273   21   2 Replies

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Lopezj273

Male transgender inmates who have not yet gone through sex-change surgery are usually housed in male prisons.

Male transgender inmates who have not yet gone through sex-change surgery are usually housed in male prisons.

Male transgender inmates who have not yet gone through sex-change surgery are usually housed in male prisons.

• true

• false

PiMaster314   86   1 Reply

Andreasnlnvld

Due to the seriousness of HIV and the risk of infection while in prison, inmates have a right to ...

Due to the seriousness of HIV and the risk of infection while in prison, inmates have a right to ...

Due to the seriousness of HIV and the risk of infection while in prison, inmates have a right to have access to condoms as a form of protection.

• true

• false

lstar1993   19   2 Replies

lstar1993

HIV has been transmitted from one inmate to another in prison.

HIV has been transmitted from one inmate to another in prison.

HIV has been transmitted from one inmate to another in prison.

• true

• false

wrightjb   14   1 Reply

whoohoo8

Involuntary commitment of predatory sex offenders who have served their full sentence of ...

Involuntary commitment of predatory sex offenders who have served their full sentence of ...

Involuntary commitment of predatory sex offenders who have served their full sentence of incarceration is unconstitutional.

• true

• false

treetreee   21   3 Replies

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vvnluu

Chemical castration has been found by the Supreme Court to be a violation of the cruel and unusual ...

Chemical castration has been found by the Supreme Court to be a violation of the cruel and unusual ...

Chemical castration has been found by the Supreme Court to be a violation of the cruel and unusual punishment clause of the Eighth Amendment.

• true

• false

elbthwtkns01   20   1 Reply

gumpfable

Most sex offenders in treatment programs are heterosexual and committed heterosexual offenses.

Most sex offenders in treatment programs are heterosexual and committed heterosexual offenses.

Most sex offenders in treatment programs are heterosexual and committed heterosexual offenses.

• true

• false

asprague24   18   2 Replies

asprague24

According to the Supreme Court, the state may execute a developmentally challenged offender who ...

According to the Supreme Court, the state may execute a developmentally challenged offender who ...

According to the Supreme Court, the state may execute a developmentally challenged offender who committed murder if specific extenuating circumstances are present.

• true

• false

PiMaster314   19   1 Reply

ccnastopoulos

In the case of Ruiz v. Estelle, the Supreme Court ruled that developmentally challenged inmates ...

In the case of Ruiz v. Estelle, the Supreme Court ruled that developmentally challenged inmates ...

In the case of Ruiz v. Estelle, the Supreme Court ruled that developmentally challenged inmates cannot be executed.

• true

• false

iloveyofacexx3   20   2 Replies

iloveyofacexx3

Developmentally challenged inmates have intellectual disabilities but are considered to be legally sane.

Developmentally challenged inmates have intellectual disabilities but are considered to be legally sane.

Developmentally challenged inmates have intellectual disabilities but are considered to be legally sane.

• true

• false

Gideon123   21   1 Reply

jesika1122

The insanity defense is used in approximately 15 percent of all felony cases.

The insanity defense is used in approximately 15 percent of all felony cases.

The insanity defense is used in approximately 15 percent of all felony cases.

• true

• false

Skizzle234   18   2 Replies

Skizzle234

There appears to be a causal link between crime and mental disorder.

There appears to be a causal link between crime and mental disorder.

There appears to be a causal link between crime and mental disorder.

• true

• false

treetreee   17   1 Reply

beunikuel

Male inmates are more likely than female inmates to seek out mental health services during incarceration.

Male inmates are more likely than female inmates to seek out mental health services during incarceration.

Male inmates are more likely than female inmates to seek out mental health services during incarceration.

• true

• false

jus10n   112   2 Replies

jus10n

Many mentally ill individuals ended up in prisons and jails as a result of deinstitutionalization.

Many mentally ill individuals ended up in prisons and jails as a result of deinstitutionalization.

Many mentally ill individuals ended up in prisons and jails as a result of deinstitutionalization.

• true

• false

uni67   16   1 Reply

mcwieck

Hypertension, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer disease, and emphysema are affecting the need to expand in ...

Hypertension, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer disease, and emphysema are affecting the need to expand in ...

Hypertension, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer disease, and emphysema are affecting the need to expand in this area.

• Larger infirmaries

• Geriatric centers

• Recreational programs

• Health aides

CroweN6459   22   2 Replies

CroweN6459

What has the federal court ruled with respect to transgender inmates?

What has the federal court ruled with respect to transgender inmates?

[html]What has the federal court ruled with respect to transgender inmates?

• The denial of transition-related care is not considered cruel and unusual punishment.

• Preoperative transgender inmates must be placed in protective housing to reduce th

CroweN6459   15   1 Reply

jesika1122

A(n) ________ inmate has a gender identity different from the sex assigned at birth.

A(n) ________ inmate has a gender identity different from the sex assigned at birth.

A(n) ________ inmate has a gender identity different from the sex assigned at birth.

• gender-confirmed

• homosexual

• geriatric

• transgender

asjstr   17   2 Replies

asjstr

What is the best single approach for managing HIV infections in correctional institutions?

What is the best single approach for managing HIV infections in correctional institutions?

What is the best single approach for managing HIV infections in correctional institutions?

• Educational programs for inmates

• Infection control policies

• Condom distribution in prisons

• Early release of infected inmates

Kaevyn04   20   1 Reply

austire

Which group of inmates has the highest rate of AIDS-related deaths in prison?

Which group of inmates has the highest rate of AIDS-related deaths in prison?

Which group of inmates has the highest rate of AIDS-related deaths in prison?

• White inmates

• African American inmates

• Asian inmates

• Hispanic or Latino inmates

daniellasousa   19   2 Replies

daniellasousa

Which of the following statements regarding HIV transmission in prison is FALSE?

Which of the following statements regarding HIV transmission in prison is FALSE?

[html]Which of the following statements regarding HIV transmission in prison is FALSE?

• Medical personnel in prisons need to develop infection control policies for HIV.

• HIV transmission among correctional inmates has occurred.

• A wide variety

BenAff   18   1 Reply

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