Which of the following states has set the minimum age at 15 years for a juvenile to be waived to adult court?

A. West Virginia
B. Nebraska
C. Missouri
D. New Mexico
E. Colorado


Answer: D

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A) Self-injurious / Suicidal-behavior B) Age / Sex C) Suicidal-behavior / Age D) Self-injurious / Age E) None of the above

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is true of most defendants who offer an insanity defense?

A. Defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity are often confined in mental institutions for many years—indeed, often for longer than they would have been sentenced to prison had they been found guilty B. Remarkably Few offenders successful fake insanity C. In most cases, prosecution and defense expert psychiatrists agree on whether the defendants are legally insane D. None of the above are true E. All of the above are true

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