Three strike laws were created in Kansas after known pedophile Frank Connelly was arrested multiple times for violating children in 1967

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


False

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Information from the FBI's NIBRS indicates that juveniles are at greatest risk of becoming victims of juvenile crime at the end of the school day

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A police officer should approach each situation on the lowest level of the force continuum as possible in order to achieve the best resolution to the problem

a. True b. False

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Andy Taylor is on trial for physically assaulting his 10-year old son Opie. The prosecution calls Aunt Bee, who testifies that two years ago she saw the defendant strike his nephew Danny in the head. The prosecutor also wishes to admit a certificate of conviction showing that Taylor pled guilty to the misdemeanors of assault and child endangerment in that prior case. How is the court most likely to rule?

A. Neither Aunt Bee's testimony nor the prior conviction are admissible. B. The prior conviction is admissible, but Aunt Bee's testimony is not. C. The prior conviction is admissible only if Taylor testifies, but Aunt Bee's testimony is not admissible under any circumstances. D. Both Aunt Bee's testimony and the prior conviction are admissible in the case-in-chief.

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In the context of the juvenile justice system, disposition frequently involves ________.

A. residential placement B. parole C. confinement in prison D. conviction E. confinement in jail

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