Which of the following is inaccurate regarding the differences between the juvenile justice system and the adult criminal justice system?
a. Juvenile proceedings are not considered criminal, but adult proceedings are.
b. Juveniles have no constitutional right to a jury trial, whereas adults have this right.
c. The nature of the offense determines jurisdiction in juvenile court.
d. Juvenile court procedures are generally informal and private. Those of adult courts are more formal and are open to the public.
c
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What drug is particularly dangerous because it is an unpredictable killer that can cause life-threatening complications that are not related to the dose taken, the length of use, or the manner in which the drug is taken?
a. cocaine b. heroin c. marijuana d. meth
____________________ buy and sell stolen property as one of the many ways they make a living
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
"Let the sentence fit the criminal" best describes the basic philosophy of:
a. determinate sentencing. b. mandatory minimums. c. fixed terms. d. indeterminate sentencing.