Explain how the juvenile court differs from the adult court. Provide at least four examples of how proceedings differ.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
NOTE: Other acceptable answers may describe the rehabilitative focus of the juvenile system and that different terminology and procedures are used in order to lessen the stigmatizing effect of the criminal process as compared to the adult process.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that police should consider when determining the primary physical aggressor in a domestic violence case?
A. relative seriousness of the injuries to each person B. whether one of the assaults was committed in self-defense C. prior domestic violence against either person D. amount of emotional pain in the relationship
The Supreme Court has said that to be legally obscene, a particular work must appeal to a prurient interest in sex, be _____, and lack serious scientific, artistic, literary or educational value
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.
What was a result of the Kansas City Gun Experiment?
A. Gun crimes decreased in the target area during the experiment. B. Assaults on police officers increased in the target area. C. Gun crimes in the target area marginally increased. D. Gun crimes were displaced to contiguous beats.
Probation officers play a role in sentencing by a. preparing the presentence report for the judge
b. always asking for leniency. c. instructing victims about what to say at sentencing hearings. d. working with the defense attorney to prepare each defendant's rehabilitation plan.