What is forgery? What are two purposes of forgery statutes? What is the underlying public policy consideration behind forgery statutes?
What will be an ideal response?
The purpose of forgery statutes is to prevent fraud and to preserve the value of written instruments. As a matter of public policy, if forgery were to become common, people would no longer trust commercial documents, such as checks and contracts. This would have a negative impact on commerce
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Youthful offenders referred to juvenile court retain certain constitutional rights, including the
A) privilege to be free from self-incrimination. B) right of notice of the charge(s). C) right to confront witnesses against them. D) right to an attorney. E) all of the above.
A study found that homicidal children were more likely to have fathers who had been homicidal
a. True b. False
What is the term used to describe the reduction in frequency of a youth's offending?
a. Period of intellectual growth b. Maturation cycle c. Learning curve d. Aging-out process
Since the end of the Cold War, the need for covert operatives had been in decline. Many specialists were moved to different areas of activity, such as the Balkans or Africa?
a. Islamists b. CIA c. Military d. FBI