The general definition of delinquency is:

a. an act committed by a person under 18 that violates the penal code of the geographical area where the crime was committed.
b. an act committed by a person under 16 that violates the penal code of the geographical area where the crime was committed.
c. an act committed by a person under 21 that violates the penal code of the geographical area where the crime was committed.
d. an act committed by a person not yet defined as an adult that violates the penal code in the geographical area where the crime was committed.


d. an act committed by a person not yet defined as an adult that violates the penal code in the geographical area where the crime was committed.

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and ineffective assistance of counsel. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Joe opens a new restaurant. He decides that all his counter help will be young, attractive white women. Does his refusal to hire a young overweight person constitute a hate crime?

What will be an ideal response?

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By early 2018, nine states had laws that allow the possession of small amounts of marijuana. These states did not legalize marijuana, but it is ______.

A. Castle Doctrine B. justifiable C. decriminalized D. mala in se

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Committing motor vehicle theft for fun

What will be an ideal response?

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