Underage drinking is a serious status offense because

a. alcohol is a drug.
b. underage drinkers are more likely to become violent offenders.
c. persons under the influence of alcohol are more likely to commit other offenses.


C

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a. retribution b. severity c. rehabilitation d. deterrence

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Identify and discuss the four categories of qualities that are generally considered desirable for probation and parole officers

What will be an ideal response?

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Which refers to a prior action that guides current action?

A) Precedent B) Stare decisis C) Recidivism D) Legal code

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List the key principles of classical and neoclassical criminology

What will be an ideal response?

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