A status offense is an act committed by a juvenile that would not be considered a crime if committed by an adult.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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Regulatory enforcement occurs in only a very small percentage of the cases where it could be applied
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Most criminal arrests will end in a plea bargain
a. True b. False
Malicious gossip is an example of what type of human aggression?
A) Direct active verbal B) Indirect active verbal C) Direct passive verbal D) Indirect passive verbal
One evening, Benjamin is walking through a neighborhood when he decides he is going to break into a home and steal belongings inside. Benjamin breaks a window and enters the home. Once inside, he takes more than $10,000 worth of property. While trying to escape, Benjamin is arrested. With what common law crime would Benjamin be charged, and what are the elements of the crime? Would the prosecutor be successful in arguing that this is an aggravated offense under modern statutes? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?