Which of the following juvenile court case type addresses behavior that, if engaged in by an adult, would constitute a crime?
a. dependency
b. status offense
c. neglect or abuse
d. delinquency
d
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Which of the following is not listed as an especially relevant factor when measuring the influence of deterrence on criminal behavior?
a. controlling for other predictors of crime b. longitudinal studies of crime c. family or societal reactions to punishment d. the experimental effect
Which term implies that a majority of citizens agree that certain activities should be defined as crime?
a. Opinion agreement model b. Consensus model c. Survey consensus d. Public forum
According to the Model Rules, a prosecutor should seek or file charges only if he or she reasonably believes charges are supported by probable cause and:
a. there is a high probability of a conviction. b. the charges are supported by forensic evidence. c. the charges are supported by eyewitness evidence. d. pursuing the charges would be in the interest of justice.