Competency for legal purposes refers to a young person’s ability to ______.
A. comprehend the difference between right and wrong behavior
B. present a coherent defense in court
C. testify on their own behalf
D. understand and participate in proceedings
D. understand and participate in proceedings
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The most pressing problem facing private policing today is lack of regulation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Incorporation theory has resulted in ______.
a. a system of individual rights that varies greatly from state to state b. a fairly ununiform state system of individual rights c. a disregard for the Model Penal Code d. disparate treatment of criminal defendants
Which view of criminality argues that people commit crimes if they believe it will provide immediate benefits without the threat of long-term risks?
A) Psychological theory B) Social structure theory C) Social process theory D) Choice theory
A person's height as a measure of a person's IQ would be seen as having what problem?
a. precision b. reliability c. accuracy d. validity