Some offenders stay out of trouble in early adolescence and do not begin to violate the law until much later in the life cycle. While some reach their offending peak during adolescence, others persist at a high rate into adulthood. This is an example of which of the following?

a. Age and offending trajectories
b. Personal and offending trajectories
c. Trait and characteristic trajectories
d. Maturity and desistance trajectories


Answer: a. Age and offending trajectories

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A. Abolish federal diversity jurisdiction except in certain cases. B. Abolish concurrent jurisdiction on crimes punishable by both state and federal law. C. Create several new Article I legislative courts. D. Limit ability of prisoners to file civil rights lawsuits.

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