The ____________ hypothesis holds that women are likely to be protected by the criminal justice system and given more lenient treatment than men when they commit the same crimes

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: chivalry

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Describe the three steps of the money laundering cycle

What will be an ideal response?

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In Graham v. Florida, the Court held that a juvenile may not be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for a nonhomicide crime. 

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

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Which term refers to a formal written request or "prayer" for action, a form of complaint used in juvenile proceedings?

a. petition b. ad litem c. affidavit d. none of the above

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Which of the following is not a standard form of plea bargain?

A) Prosecution agrees to drop one or more of many charges against defendant B) Prosecution agrees to reduce the severity of the charge(s) against defendant C) Prosecution agrees not to challenge defendant’s sentencing requests D) Prosecution agrees not to charge defendant with future offenses

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