Which landmark case resulted in a ruling that youths can be detained if they are deemed a "risk" to the safety of the community or to their own welfare?

a. In re Gault
b. In re Winship
c. Roper v. Simmons
d. Schall v. Martin


d

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Review Box 13.6. Construct an essay engaging the counterintuitive findings in this box. Such an essay should not only focus upon the specific points mentioned but also upon how important it is for today's contemporary officers to understand them. That is, civilian review is a movement that is growing rapidly. The police just about everywhere will have to deal with it at some point in the near future. Why is it important that they understand what this box suggests about the civilianization of police review?

What will be an ideal response?

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Joey offers to sell Melissa the latest version of a popular gaming system for only $25 cash, although in the store it generally costs over $200 . The deal seems too good to be true, and Melissa assumes that the gaming system is stolen

If Melissa purchases the item, is she guilty of receiving stolen property? What if Joey tells Melissa that the gaming system "fell off the back of a truck"? Does that change Melissa's potential liability? Why or why not?

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Hate crimes or bias motivated crimes are motivated by hatred against the_________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Inmates who are vulnerable to assault by other inmates may be designated for ________.

A. protective custody B. new-generation jails C. congregate living areas D. administrative segregation

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