The formal complaint that initiates judicial actions against a juvenile charged with delinquency or a status offense is called the _____

a. Complaint
b. Indictment
c. Petition
d. Trial information


c

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The "total station" system used by some police agencies for traffic crash investigation includes all but which of the following components?

A) A prism to reflect an infrared laser beam B) A base station C) A data collector D) An on-scene satellite dish

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The US State, __________ is productizing and distributing most of PCP in the United States and being controlled by African American criminal groups and street gangs

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In Texas, special courtroom rules of evidence apply in the prosecution of sexual assault cases. Which of the following is one of those special rules of evidence?

A) A conviction may not be had unless DNA evidence is presented that raises a presumption that the accused was the perpetrator. B) Reputation evidence regarding the victim's previous sexual behavior is never admissible into evidence. C) Some physical evidence must be presented to corroborate the victim's claim of non-consensual sexual activity. D) The accused is banned from testifying about any prior sexual activity with the victim.

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Why is a true experimental design the strongest method for conducting impact evaluations?

What will be an ideal response?

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