The juvenile justice system uses more neutral terminology to distinguish it from the adult criminal justice system. In the juvenile justice system, the term adjudicatory hearing compares to the term ______ in the adult system.

a. arraignment
b. parole hearing
c. trial
d. sentencing


c. trial

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These acts deserve condemnation, but the defendant is not held criminally liable.

a. excuses b. defense c. justifications d. necessities

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Who decides if a plea agreement will be entered into?

A. prosecutor and defense counsel B. defendant and defense counsel C. judge and jury D. grand jury

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SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following are factors that commonly contribute to the wide variation in the success of parole?

A. probationer characteristics B. how probation is practiced in different jurisdictions C. what type of electronic monitoring is used D. characteristics of local government

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It is not a crime to solicit patrons of a bar for handouts

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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