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


D. beyond a reasonable doubt

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Which of the following statements was true of England in the feudal and late medieval periods?

a. The common law addressed occupational offenses much more fully thanconventional forms of harm b. The marketplace was wholly unregulated c. Laws protecting consumers and prohibiting unfair market practices graduallyemerged d. The law encouraged the aggressive pursuit of profit

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Elderly individuals are the least victimized age group but have the most fear of victimization

a. true b. false

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Professionals

A. possess knowledge available to the general public B. are typically regulated by external organizations C. operate in an authoritarian, command-driven structure D. none of the above

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______ is viewed not as a single turning point but as part of a potential causal dynamic over the life course according to Sampson and Laub.

a. serving in the military during wartime b. getting a new job c. marriage d. residential change

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