The definition of "delinquency" originally provided by the 1899 Illinois Juvenile Court Act was:
a. acts that would be criminal if committed by adults;
b. acts that violated county, town or municipal ordinances;
c. violations of such catchalls as "vicious or immoral behavior," etc.
d. all of the above
e. a and c only
D
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which is a benefit that may be denied someone on parole?
A. Welfare benefits B. Student loans C. Voting rights D. Food stamps E. All of the above may be denied someone on parole
When an officer does not have probable cause to arrest but her or his suspicions are legitimately aroused by the unusual or suspicious behavior of an individual, the officer can:
a. request an arrest warrant. b. perform a stop and frisk. c. request immediate backup. d. conduct a search incident to an arrest.
Undercover officers must be careful not to entrap suspects. Entrapment occurs when undercover agents ________
A) Avoid getting involved in a crime B) Prohibit someone from committing a crime C) Finance a criminal activity D) Induce someone to commit a crime