The parens patriae philosophy of the juvenile court charges the court with treating rather than punishing youngsters appearing before juvenile judges

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: True

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The right to council is guaranteed by the ________________ Amendment

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Under Merton's Social Adaptations of crime, __________ occurs when individuals embrace conventional social goals and also have the means to attain them.

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

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The case of Tate v. Short (1971 ) recognized that:

A) ?incarcerating individuals who could not pay fines discriminates against the poor. B) ?incarcerating individuals who violate probation for a misdemeanor offense violates the Eighth Amendment with regard to cruel and unusual punishment. C) ?restitution can only be used in cases which a felony was not the primary offense of the accused. D) ?community service restitution is unlawful for individuals who can afford to pay day fines. E) ?the wealth of an individual cannot determine the amount of the fine.

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Which of the following is contained in a final report?

a. the officer's final conclusion b. photographs and sketches c. summary of positive evidence d. the officer's recommendation to the jury

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