What are the characteristics of those on parole?

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The majority of adults on parole are typically male. Only 14 percent of those on parole are female. All races and ethnic backgrounds are represented. The majority of ethnic backgrounds of people on parole are whites, African Americans, and Hispanics and Latinos. Most people on parole are serving a sentence of a length of a year or more. The majority of people on parole were sentenced for drug, violent, or property offenses.

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a. narcotics b. handgun c. impact weapons d. ramming maneuver

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Explain the four methods used by states to try juveniles as adults in the criminal courts.

What will be an ideal response?

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The age at which an individual is no longer considered a juvenile offender ________.

a. is 16 b. varies from state to state c. is 17 d. is 18 e. ranges from 5 to 13

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Syndrome defenses are used often

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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