The first juvenile court that was separate in form and function from adult criminal courts was created in

A) New York.
B) Illinois.
C) Rhode Island.
D) Pennsylvania.


B) Illinois.

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Social bond theory postulates that

a. Crime occurs when there is a disparity between societal goals and the legitimate means available to reach those goals. b. Criminal behavior is learned in the same way any other type of behavior is learned. c. Crime occurs when a person's links to society are weakened or broken, thus reducing the likelihood of conformity. d. Crime occurs because the criminal justice system stigmatizes individuals, forcing them into a deviant lifestyle.

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Distinguish forgery and uttering. Give examples

What will be an ideal response?

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List three reasons for the unparalleled growth of crime laboratories in the United States since the 1960s.

What will be an ideal response?

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The common-law offense of burglary protected not only the dwelling house but also the buildings within the _________, i.e., the enclosure that typically included the cookhouse and other similar structures

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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