The general rule observed by the courts is that juveniles can waive their rights to protection against self incrimination, but that the validity of this waiver is determined by the circumstances of each case; this is called the __________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


totality of the circumstances

Criminal Justice

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EARN-IT is an example of a pretrial diversion program

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Criminal Justice

A number of prisoners released back into society will be angry

a. True b. False

Criminal Justice

The federal government and each of the fifty state governments maintain their own system of courts. These systems include both trial courts and _________ courts

a. surrogate b. appellate c. superior d. legislative

Criminal Justice

What investigative steps should an investigator take when faced with a suspected case of battered child syndrome?

What will be an ideal response?

Criminal Justice