The first juvenile court appeared in 1899 in Boston, Massachusetts
a. True
b. False
b
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Which of the following statements about federal agencies is true?
a. They are typically eager to refer criminal cases to the Justice Department b. They are conscious of the fact that the standards of proof for cases pursued by the Justice Department can be more easily met than if they handled the casesthemselves c. They are sometimes reluctant to refer cases to the Justice Department because it suggests a failure on the agency's part, and may not lead to a successful resolution d. They maintain full control over the disposition of cases even after they refer them to federal prosecutors
The Drug Use Forecasting (DUF) data indicated that a majority of people at the time of arrest were
a. under the influence of prescription medication. b. under the influence of one or more illicit drugs. c. committing vandalism of public property. d. committing a homicide or sexual assault.
The administration of criminal justice in the United States, and particularly policing, occurs primarily
A) on the national government level. B) at the state, county, and local government levels. C) in major urban centers. D) in rural rather than urban communities. E) within the United States Department of Justice.
Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees a person accused of a crime the right to a trial by jury?
A. First Amendment B. Third Amendment C. Fifth Amendment D. Sixth Amendment