A name given to inmates who develop an expertise in criminal law and help other inmates in preparing their cases is a ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


jailhouse lawyer

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Discuss why law enforcement tends to lag behind in computer technology?

What will be an ideal response?

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In 2009, females had higher rates of ________________ types of crimes than their male counterparts

a. person b. public order c. property d. Both a and c, but not b e. Both a and b, but not c

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Which of the following cases abolished the death penalty for the rape of a child where no death occurred?

a. Furman v. Georgia (1972) b. Atkins v. Virginia (2002 c. Kennedy v. Louisiana (2008) d. Roper v. Simmons (2005)

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1) A juvenile is defined consistently in each state as a person who has not attained his or her 18th birthday. 2) Juveniles can be approached informally and asked questions without parent present or Miranda warnings given. 3) The issue of life in prison without parole was revisited in Miller v. Alabama (2012) when the Court held that a minor convicted of a homicide offense could not automatically be sentenced to life in prison without consideration. 4) The Supreme Court has not taken research relative to adolescent development into account in its recent decisions. 5) The Juvenile Justice Standards call for an increase in the role of treatment as the reason for the court’s involvement.

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