A suspected juvenile offender released with a warning by a police officer at the stationhouse is an example of a:
a. nominal disposition.
b. diversion.
c. preliminary diversion.
d. restoration.
a
Objectives: Explain nominal dispositions and their use in juvenile justice.
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The grand jury has the power to act as an independent investigative body.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
When police departments remove discretion and create an affirmative duty to report serious misconduct, it is called ______.
A. affirmative reporting B. a nondiscretionary declaration C. mandatory reporting D. invasive action
Adult protective services can be traced back to the:
A. 1900s. B. 1990s. C. 1950s. D. 1970s.
The difference between first and second degree murder was
a. that Jackson did not kill the victim himself b. that the pit bulls had never killed a person before c. that the jury could not find sufficient evidence that Jackson's actions were premeditated, but he certainly acted with wanton disregard for his victim's safety d. that Jackson had intent to kill the woman but malice was lacking