A great deal of juvenile delinquency is unknown to the police; these unrecorded delinquent acts are referred to as ______________________________

a. self-report data
b. observational records
c. dark figures of crime
d. diversion cases


c

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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"______________" is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and or evaluating information gathered from or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action.

A. Critical thinking B. Rational thinking C. Reasonable thinking D. None of the above

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What type of request does the Supreme Court issue to lower courts as an order to review the case record?

a. writ of certiorari b. writ of habeas corpus c. rule of four d. corpus delicti

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Which statement about the concept of probable cause is true?

a. The concept is strikingly similar to the "preponderance of evidence" and "beyond a reasonable doubt" standards that are used in court proceedings. b. Whether probable cause exists is determined by considering only the subjective perceptions of the officer(s) involved. c. The concept of probable cause is a finely tuned standard that has a precise understanding among those who use it. d. The concept deals with probability that evidence will be found or that the individual committed an offense.

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