Christopher is convinced that if he carries a weapon, he will not be victimized. He is trying to convince his mother that when he turns 18, he should be allowed to carry a gun. What does the research say about victimization and carrying a weapon?
a. Males who carried weapons were half as likely to be victimized as those who did not
b. Males who carried weapons were twice as likely to be victimized as those who did not.
c. Males who carried weapons were three times more likely to be victimized as those who did not.
d. Males who carried weapons were three times less likely to be victimized as those who did not.
c
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The age selected by the jurisdiction as the minimum age for a child's criminal responsibility creates a conclusive presumption that
a. a child under that age lacks the capacity to commit a crime b. a child under that age would not commit a crime c. a child under that age does not want to commit a crime d. a child under that age has the capacity to commit a crime
The final decision about whether or not a juvenile will be dealt with in juvenile court rests with the ______.
A. judge B. prosecutor C. defense counsel D. probation officer
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that people on probation may e searched when the probation officer has "___________________" that a crime or violation of rules may have occurred.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Identify and explain the importance of the three key characteristics of the common law.
What will be an ideal response?