Juveniles who are waived may end up serving less actual time in confinement than those not waived on the same type of offense

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Which theorists studied upper-level drug dealers and smugglers in California, finding a stratification within deviant careers?

a) Agnew and Merton b) Sykes and Matza c) Adler and Adler d) Adler and Turk

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Which is not one of the goals of punishment?

A) Reeducation B) Specific deterrence C) Rehabilitation D) Retribution E) General deterrence

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What is meant by the term status offense? Summarize the history of status offenses. What are your views on status offenses? Do you believe status offenses should be abolished or do you view these offenses as a gateway to delinquency? Support your position

What will be an ideal response?

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Most cases that are dismissed are ultimately

a. reviewed by judges in other jurisdictions c. lost to the CJS b. referred to social services d. kept in the criminal justice system

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