A bright-line decision is one in which the Court hands down a specific rule that is meant to be applied uniformly in every case, with very little interpretation

a. True
b. False


a

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Items that are non-negotiable with hostage takers include weapons and:

a. cigarettes b. handcuffs c. a large sum of money d. an exchange of hostages

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The target population for formal diversion programs usually includes first-time or low-level offenders, as well as ______.

A. higher risk juvenile offenders with mental health/substance abuse issues B. nonviolent offenders with a moderate number of prior offenses C. offenders who commit primarily school-based offenses D. status offenders and family-based offenses

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Samantha may have been a victim of

a. acquaintance rape b. forcible rape c. friendship rate d. date rape

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What is known as a reduction in charges in adult criminal court is known as _____ in juvenile court

a. Adjudication b. Petition c. Substitution d. Adjustment

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