In the context of police processing of juvenile offenders, identify a true statement about the differences between arrests of adults and juveniles.

A. The police can arrest juveniles for a wider range of behaviors.
B. Unlike adults, juveniles can be arrested for status offenses.
C. In most jurisdictions, juveniles are less likely than adults who have committed similar offenses to be detained pending adjudication.
D. Juveniles have to be mandatorily given Miranda warnings in the presence of a parent, guardian, or attorney.


Answer: A

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