Most referrals to juvenile court are made by law enforcement officers
a. True b. False
a
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The contemporary criminal justice system is society's instrument of formal social control.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Apprentices were replaced by a pool of young women who were employed as typists and stenographers ______.
A. because the development of the typewriter and other technological devices meant they were no longer needed to copy documents in long hand B. because apprentices were now taking the route of law school in order to enter into the profession C. because it was too expensive to have apprentices D. because the American Bar Association banned the practice
According to the International Self-Report Delinquency Study (ISRD), what percentage of respondents experienced theft victimization?
A. 10% B. 20% C. 30% D. 40%
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. District judges serve for a 4-year term. 2. Research suggests that drug courts have been successful in reducing recidivism. 3. A defendant may make bail only through payment of the full amount in cash. 4. The U.S. Supreme Court has been very explicit in establishing the time frames for a speedy trial as well as the enforcement mechanisms for ensuring this right is not violated. 5. U.S. Courts have been working toward the goal of going “paper on demand,” which will allow them to increase efficiency and decrease costs.