The purpose of the preliminary hearing is to determine whether there is probable cause to believe that the juvenile committed the alleged act

a. True b. False


a

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Which of the following was not given by the U.S. Supreme Court in Kennedy v. Mendoza-Martinez as a consideration as to whether a law is or is not criminal?

A) Whether the penalty imposed has been viewed as criminal in the past B) Whether the population considers the action as deserving of criminal punishment C) Whether the penalty involves a significant restraint on individual freedom D) Whether the penalty is imposed due to an individual’s intentional wrongdoing

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The deprivation of human services, involuntary isolation and financial abuse is considered as _____________ and _____________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which guideline identifies the main problem for part C?

A. Avoid vagueness. B. Avoid negatives and double negatives. C. Avoid double-barreled questions. D. Make response choices mutually exclusive

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What is the explanation to the jury by the trial judge called in which he or she explains the laws applicable in the case, the definition of proof needed, and other facts that the jury needs to know to reach a verdict?

A) Instructions B) Polling the jury C) Prejudicial error D) Voir dire

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