Observed ________ differences in crime rates in Washington, D.C. may be due to biological differences between the sexes
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: gender
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often engage in the same criminal or delinquent behavior as their friends. What was the main reason given by the U.S. Supreme Court in its landmark decision in Roper v. Simmons (2005)? A. Juvenile delinquency B. Preponderance of the evidence C. Diminished culpability D. Status offending
What entity reviews the prisoner’s plans and progress, oversees their reentry, and ensures that they participate in transitional programs?
A. reentry courts B. transition courts C. drug courts D. aftercare courts
What can an attorney do to foster a good working relationship with a client?
a. Meet with defendant as soon as practical following appointment or retention b. Explain in detail the procedures that will take place as the case progresses c. All of these d. Promptly respond to the client’s questions or requests for information
Which of the following is one of the three major reasons for case attrition?
a. jail overcrowding c. personal standards of justice b. overabundance of evidence d. poorly written laws