How do children enter the juvenile justice system?

A. Referral from school officials
B. Referral from parents or other adults
C. Arrest by police officer
D. All these answers are correct.


Answer: D

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a. AFIS b. CODIS c. HIBIM d. PDQ

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The Supreme Court plays no role in the area of criminal justice. 2. The Exclusionary Rule requires the exclusion of evidence if that evidence was obtained in violation of a defendant’s constitutional rights. 3. Issues of separation of powers and federalism are important elements in criminal justice. 4. States can afford more but not less rights than the Constitution requires. 5. A reasonable expectation of privacy is required to trigger the protections of the Fourth Amendment.

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Although prosecutors must prove actus reus and mens rea beyond a reasonable doubt, they only have to prove causation of result by a preponderance of the evidence.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Most juvenile sex offenders are teenagers; about 16% of those who come to the attention of the police are younger than what age?

What will be an ideal response?

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