A(n) ________ is an activity that is considered a crime only because the offender is under age 18 and would not be considered a crime if committed by an adult

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


Answer: status offense

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In moral development, the conventional stage is where:

a. one seeks the gratification of one's own needs. b. the perceived conduct is broadened to include one's own nation. c. the individual recognizes that meeting the expectations of others is valuable. d. one recognizes law and order maintains social harmony.

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What is the major benefit of a diversion program for the offender?

What will be an ideal response?

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Intravenous injection is the fastest type of injection to deliver a drug into the blood.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Assigned counsel are attorneys employed full-time by the government to provide defense services to those offenders who cannot afford their own attorneys.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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