Which of the following is NOT a criterion to be considered while making the waiver decision in a juvenile court?
A) the prosecutorial merit of the complaint
B) the cross-examination of witnesses
C) the seriousness of the alleged offense to the community
D) the sophistication and maturity of the juvenile
B
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a. Roe v. Wade b. Brown v. Board of Education c. Buck v. Bell d. Johnson v. United States
Which of the following is NOT one of the main reasons that correctional institutions are administered more humanely today than they were in the past?
a. presence of rehabilitative personnel and programs b. increased training and professionalism of correctional personnel c. hands-off approach of the courts d. growth of citizen groups that monitor prison operations
If a person is confronted by a single police officer and asked general questions about his or her suspected involvement in a crime, an arrest has occurred
a. True b. False
Fines are more commonly used in Europe, where they are frequently the sole punishment, even in cases involving chronic offenders who commit fairly serious offenses
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false