Boston, Massachusetts, was the first to establish a juvenile court in 1888 after two high-profile juvenile murder cases
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which justification of punishment deems punishment harmful if it does not promote good or prevent evil in the future?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. In the American legal system, there can be no crime, and no punishment, except as provided by law. 2. American criminal law is derived largely from the English common law. 3. The federal government has adopted the common law of crimes. 4. Appellate courts perform an error correction function, but they do not perform a lawmaking function.
Which case entitles Donovan to the same due process rights granted to adult offenders, including notice of charges, the right to counsel, and the privilege against self-incrimination?
a. Kent v. United States b. In re Gault c. In re Winship d. Breed v. Jones
Individuals directly affected by an incident, such as the person who is robbed, burglarized, or raped are
a. secondary victims b. victim-offenders c. known victims d. primary victims e. indirect victims