If you were to look for a theory that views delinquency as a result of a youth's dysfunctional or destructive relationship with the critical elements of socialization in his or her life—family, peers, schools, community—where the dysfunctionality causes the youth to see delinquency as a feasible alternative, which of the following theories should you choose?
a. Social process
b. Deterrence
c. Social structure
d. Evolutionary
a
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Evidence obtained as a result of an un-Mirandized statement is excluded at trial.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The inherent conflict within the juvenile court from the beginning has been between:
a. parens patriae versus in loco parentis b. the court as social work agency and the court as a legal institution c. the court as a court of "first resort" and a court of "last resort" d. the rights of juveniles versus the rights of victims
The standard of proof in the juvenile system is ______.
A. probable cause B. a preponderance of the evidence C. clear and convincing D. beyond a reasonable doubt
Which of the following ultimately happens to most defendants whose charges are not dropped?
a. They go to trial. b. They plead guilty. c. They are found innocent. d. They are found not guilty by reason of insanity. e. They are acquitted.