Which of the following statements is false regarding the initial establishment of juvenile courts?

a. Jurisdiction was based primarily on a child's noncriminal actions and status, not strictly on a violation of criminal law.
b. Parens patriae philosophy predominated.
c. The process was paternalistic rather than adversarial.
d. Verdicts were based on beyond a reasonable doubt.


d

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What year was the first Juvenile Court Act was established?

A. 1923 B. 1899 C. 1823 D. 1963

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Which of the following is not a type of criminal organization in Italy?

a. The Mafia b. The ‘Ndrangheta c. The Neapolitan Camorra d. The Outfit

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A defendant will be asked to enter a plea to the charges at arraignment

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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