In what respects has the prosecutorial role in juvenile matters changed over the last several decades?

What will be an ideal response?


More discretion to file cases involving youth in adult criminal court
More prosecutorial respect for rights of juveniles
Also, fear of constitutional challenges if not sensitive to juvenile rights

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Which of the following is true of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974?

A. Juveniles should be detained in adult jails B. Federal government determines extent of problem in states C. Juvenile status offenders should be deinstitutionalized D. Juvenile status offenders should be formally processed

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___________ violence is a crime whose victims are from every walk of life, rich and poor, of every race and religion

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

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Which one of the following is an incorrect statement concerning the process of becoming a broker?

A. Submit an Application for a Customs Broker License on CBP Form 3124E with appropriate fees to the port where the applicant intends to do business.. B. Pass the Customs Broker License Examination. C. The applicant must submit fingerprints on form FD 258 or electronically at the time of filing the application. D. The port director may reject an application as improperly filed if the application, on its face, demonstrates that one or more of the basic requirements in Sec. 111.11 have not been met at the time of filing. E. All of the above are correct statements.

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In Roper v. Simmons (2005) the U.S. Supreme Court forbade the execution of anyone who was under the age of ___________ at the time of their offense

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.

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