In most states, a juvenile is defined as a person who is younger than age ______.
A. 16
B. 17
C. 18
D. 21
C. 18
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List and discuss each of the extralegal factors that influence sentencing. Are these factors legal considerations judges can use in making their sentencing decision?
What will be an ideal response?
What theory seeks to explain the use of extralegal as opposed to excessive force by police?
a. Use of force theory b. Extralegal force theory c. Angry aggression theory d. Use of aggression theory
______ means that knowing which category an object falls into on the IV does not help predict its placement on the DV.
A. Statistical analysis B. Statistical independence C. Statistical dependence D. none of these
According to the theory of broken windows, police should focus more on:
A) fighting crime by concentrating resources on the most chronic offenders. B) maintaining order by being attentive to "little problems." C) ending corruption within the police force. D) being more involved with local political leaders. E) using the newest technologies to catch criminals.