What happens at the initial appearance if the judge does not believe there is enough evidence to establish probable cause?

A. The case is dismissed.
B. The case is returned to the prosecutor.
C. The case is returned to the police department.
D. The case continues to the arraignment.


A. The case is dismissed.

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a. Telephone records and conversations. b. Computer communications such as email. c. Credit card records. d. All of the above.

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Which of the following types of waivers has received support and preference in recent years because it is a rational, nondiscretionary, and easily administered method for deciding who is waived to adult court for prosecution?

A. prosecutorial waiver B. presumptive waiver C. concurrent jurisdiction waiver D. legislative waiver E. direct file waiver

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The most widely adopted of the cognitive-behavioral interventions is the cognitive thinking skills program

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A person or group filing a complaint is called a(n) __________________.

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

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