Under the Family Code, a "_________________ offender" means a child who is accused, adjudicated, or convicted for conduct that would not, under state law, be a crime if committed by an adult.
A. delinquent
B. juvenile delinquent
C. juvenile
D. status
Answer: D. status
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Delinquency is distinguished from crime not by the behaviors engaged in, but by the age of the offender
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Sentencing disparity occurs in one of three ways. Which of the following is NOT one of those ways?
A. Criminals receive similar sentences for different crimes of unequal seriousness. B. Mitigating or aggravating circumstances have a disproportionate effect on sentences. C. Criminals receive different sentences for similar crimes. D. Criminals receive plea bargains based on the seriousness of the crime.
What is the main reason that people with mental illness may choose not to report a crime?
A. afraid they will not be believed B. unaware that a crime has occurred C. do not want to be mistreated by criminal justice personnel D. do not feel the crime is worthy of reporting
_________ has been associated with income and wealth disparities, nonexistent employment opportunities, inferior housing patterns, and unequal access to health care. It occurs when the most disadvantaged population is consolidated in the most disorganized urban neighborhoods
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word