What is the territory, subject matter, or people over which a court or other justice agency may exercise lawful authority, as determined by statute or constitution?
What will be an ideal response?
Jurisdiction
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What did the Supreme Court decide in In re Winship regarding juveniles who are brought up on charges in juvenile court proceedings?
a. The standard of proof in criminal court was applicable to juveniles in juvenile court. b. The standard of proof in civil court was applicable to juveniles in juvenile court. c. The standard of proof in juvenile court is a matter of state discretion. d. The standard of proof in juvenile court is a matter of judicial discretion.
Gangs are responsible for nearly half of all violent crimes in most jurisdictions.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
High-yield bonds were used for actual or threatened leveraged buyouts of Fortune 500 companies. Negative consequences of these takeovers or attempted takeovers include all of the following except:
A. diversion of assets from company improvement to save the company. B. bankruptcy avoidance. C. downsizing. D. layoffs.
Which of the following statements is "true" concerning procedures for identifying a victim in case of serious injury or death?
A. Officers may locate any source of identification such as driver's license, military ID, social security card, tattoos, amputations or unusual scars, only after obtaining a search warrant. B. Even though a person is injured, they should never be moved until a crime scene sketch and photographs have been completed. C. If person is alive and conscious, obtain identification and information about next of kin, but remember you must first give them the Miranda warnings first. D. If person is alive and conscious, obtain identification and information about next of kin.