George has been accused of and charged with second-degree murder. His trial is set to begin early next week. Which class of crime has George been charged with, and what burden of proof is on the prosecution? Explain your answer.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary

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______________ was the person responsible for the establishment of the first juvenile court in 1899 in the city of Chicago, Illinois

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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______ is a program for people ages 14–20 designed to provide insight, education, training, and hands-on activities that relate to careers in law enforcement.

A. Boy scouts B. Police explorers C. DARE D. Community policing

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