Studies have established that the number of youthful offenders who formally enter the justice system is ______ in comparison with the total number of violations committed by juveniles.

A. large
B. very large
C. small
D. about the same as


C. small

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Bite marks would be least likely to be found in cases involving:

a. sexual abuse. b. murder. c. arson. d. assault.

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Which is not a function that police agencies at the national, state, county, and municipal levels are responsible for carrying out?

A. Enforcing the law B. Maintaining order C. Preventing crime D. Providing services to the community E. Creating the law

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A person acts "_______________" with respect to the nature of his conduct or to a result of his conduct when it is his conscious objective or desire to engage in the conduct or cause the result.

a. Intentionally or with intent b. Recklessly or reckless c. Knowingly or with knowledge d. With criminal negligence, or is criminally negligent.

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All but one of the following is a lesser-included offense to the major crime. Select the incorrect answer

a. Simple assault—assault with a deadly weapon. b. Simple assault—mayhem. c. Petty theft—robbery. d. Robbery—receiving stolen property.

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