A detention hearing is held when a serious offense is involved. Statutory provisions may allow for transfer of the case to adult court at the prosecuting attorney's request

a. True b. False


b

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a. Impersonally, without ever using their name b. Using his/her name if known in order to show respect c. As a criminal, constantly reminding him/her of their crimes d. They should avoid contact in favor of communicating with the hostages

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How has corporate effectiveness of general deterrence measures and special deterrence punishment affected the incidence of insider trading? Have businessmen in general and accused individuals in particular learned that crime does not pay when it comes to insider trading?

What will be an ideal response?

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The process in which shared understandings create the expectation that a guilty plea will lead to a less-than-maximum sentence, even without any actual bargaining, is known as ________ bargaining.

A. indirect plea B. insufficient plea C. indecisive plea D. implicit plea E. under-the-table plea

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Which of the following statements about technology and crime is TRUE?

a. Lawbreakers do not have the capacity to invent their own devices. b. Lawbreakers will shy away from crime because of the challenge of new technology. c. Lawbreakers will adjust their own behavior and invent their own devices. d. Lawbreakers will wait for new technology to be invented before they attempt a crime. e. Technology always gives police the upper hand.

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