The term juvenile delinquency
a) is a legal term defined by the court.
b) is often ambiguous and imprecise.
c) has multiple definitions and meanings.
d) all of the above
D
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The United States has the highest reported incidence of rape in the world
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
"Let the sentence fit the criminal" best describes the basic philosophy of:
A. determinate sentencing. B. mandatory minimums. C. fixed terms. D. indeterminate sentencing.
Identify which of the following is NOT a primary explanation on whether a prosecutor will pursue a case.
A. credibility of victim B. offenders background C. seriousness of the crime D. strength of case
Roper v. Simmons(2005) ruled that capital punishment cannot be carried out on juveniles who commit their crime while under the age of 18. Is this a valid ruling? Why do you feel that society has a difficult time processing juveniles being executed? Do we still maintain that "save the child" mentality? Are there offenders who will never be corrected that should be executed? Defend your position.
What will be an ideal response?