The defense of age/infancy is available under the Texas Penal Code in a wide array of circumstances and with many exceptions
Neither the adult nor the juvenile justice system asserts jurisdiction over the otherwise criminal conduct of an individual if the individual is under:
A) 15 years of age at the time of trial. B) 10 years of age at the time of the offense.
C) 12 years of age at the time of apprehension. D) 14 years of age at the time the offense is detected.
B
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Feminist theorists believe that white collar crime rates will be reduced as soon as gender equality is achieved
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Researchers in criminal justice most often use the _____ level of confidence
a. 68% b. 90% c. 95% d. 99%
In opposing the death penalty for juveniles, Justice Anthony Kennedy expressed concerns about ______.
a. possible wrongful convictions b. histories of physical and sexual abuse common in juvenile murder suspects c. racial bias in this practice d. the immaturity of the juvenile brain
If there are questions as to whether a privilege should be recognized, how will the court proceed?
What will be an ideal response?