Imagine that you are a judge in the case described in question 8 above. Using the child's history as well as information from his probation officer, what types of things would you consider for appropriate disposition for a child? How would you be looking out for the best interests of the child and also the best interests of the community? You firmly believe in due process, although you know others around you feel that the courts need to be more strict with juveniles. How would you respond to those people? At what point do juveniles obtain benefits from the special procedures applicable to them that offset the disadvantage of denial of due process?
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Which one is NOT one of the three objectives of terrorism?
a. produce terror or paralyzing fear b. attract attention and gain sympathy through publicity c. to show their resources d. provoke the existing political establishment
Explain the dual system of criminal justice.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Research methods skills are extremely marketable. 2. Research methods skills can only be applied to academia. 3. An important part of getting a job and building a career is developing networks and relationships. 4. It is not appropriate for students to ask professors for professional help in starting their careers. 5. Internships help students develop methodological and professional skills that are not taught in college courses.
The year-and-a-day rule provides that a person cannot be prosecuted for murder if the victim dies more than a year and a day after the injury.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)