Crime and Criminal Justice: Concepts and Controversies
Second Edition
Current Controversy Videos
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Current Controversy 10.1: Do Habitual Sentencing Laws Deter Offenders?
Video: This man is accused of candy theft. Under La. Law, he could have spent life in prison.
34-year-old Jacobia Grimes is accused of stuffing $31 worth of candy bars into his pockets and faces a possible sentence of 20 years to life in prison.
What do you think about this Current Controversy? Are you pro or con? Cast your vote!
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Current Controversy 10.2: Should We Abolish the Death Penalty?
Video: The State of Capital Punishment
Everything you need to know about executions in the United States.