Approximately ________ percent of the jail population in 2014 consisted of juveniles (under the age of 18).

A. 5
B. 15
C. 10
D. 1


Answer: D

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a. Dothard v. Rawlinson b. Gunther v. Iowa State Men's Reformatory c. Plessy v. Ferguson d. Both a and b

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The state must show that a suspect _____ waived his/her Miranda rights, meaning that the suspect did not do so due to threats, tricks, or pressure.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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she did it. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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