Which statement supports the idea that courts often lean toward a medical model approach to mental disorder?

A. Many judges prefer the involvement of psychiatrists for insanity determinations.
B. Many attorneys prefer psychologists for child custody evaluations.
C. Many judges advocate for psychologists to have prescription privileges.
D. Many attorneys advocate for psychiatrists in correctional facilities.


A. Many judges prefer the involvement of psychiatrists for insanity determinations.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Compare and contrast the three main strategies for measuring the extent of crime across the United States. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each strategy.

What will be an ideal response?

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What was the key effect of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision In Re Gault?

A. It prohibited the imposition of a life sentence without possibility of parole for juvenile offenders. B. It extended the absolute right to a trial by jury to juvenile offenders. C. It extended the right to counsel to juvenile offenders. D. It extended basic due process protections to juvenile offenders.

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While trespass is a minor crime, the statutorily created crime of "criminal trespass" is a more severe crime than trespass but less serious than _______

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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