Question

1. many suspects are released before trial because of a procedural error, evidence problems, or other reasons that result in a dropped prosecution or ______. 15. the ____ perspective on criminal justice endorses the use of restitution and mediation in place of punishment as a means of combating crime. 16. decriminalization, deinstitutionalization, and pretrial diversion are favored by those adhering to the ____ perspective. 17. the goal of the ____ perspective is to enable the offender to appreciate the damage caused to society and to the victim, to make amends, and to be reintegrated into the community. 18. millions of misdemeanors such as disorderly conduct, shoplifting, and minor assault comprise level ______ of the criminal justice \wedding cake\ which are handled by lower courts in an assembly-line fashion.

Explanation:

Question 14 (incomplete, but common answer context: "lack of evidence" or similar, but since it's cut off, assuming a typical fill - in - the - blank for criminal justice process)

In criminal justice, common reasons for dropped prosecution besides procedural error and evidence problems include lack of sufficient evidence (or similar legal - process - related reasons). But as the question is cut off, a common completion could be "lack of sufficient evidence" (context - based).

The restorative justice perspective in criminal justice focuses on restitution and mediation to repair harm rather than punishment.

The non - punitive (or restorative, or sometimes the "due process" but more likely restorative/non - punitive) perspective favors decriminalization, deinstitutionalization, and pretrial diversion. The most accurate is the "restorative justice" or "non - punitive" but in criminal justice, the "due process" is about rights, while "restorative" is about alternative to punishment. However, the "non - punitive" or "restorative" - but the standard term here is "restorative justice" or "due process" is not. Wait, actually, the "deinstitutionalization, decriminalization, pretrial diversion" are favored by the "restorative justice" or the "non - punitive" or the "due process" is not. Wait, the correct term is "restorative justice" or "the non - punitive" but the standard answer for this is "restorative justice" or "the due process" is incorrect. Wait, actually, the "deinstitutionalization, decriminalization, pretrial diversion" are part of the "restorative justice" approach or the "non - punitive" approach. But the standard answer here is "restorative justice" or "the due process" is not. Wait, let's recall: The restorative justice perspective emphasizes alternatives to traditional punishment, including decriminalization, deinstitutionalization, and pretrial diversion. So the answer is "restorative justice".

Answer:

lack of sufficient evidence (or other context - appropriate legal - process - related term)

Question 15