The decision in the McKeiver case clearly showed that the U.S. Supreme Court was unwilling to create a "junior criminal court" where there would be no distinction in process other than the age of the defendant.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A juvenile who commits a felony offense may lawfully be prosecuted for that offense in the adult justice system upon turning 17 years old
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
To convict a person of tax perjury, the government must prove that the defendant ________
a. filed a return containing a written declaration made under penalty of perjury b. acted willfully c. did not believe that the return was true and correct as to every material matter d. all of these
Supporters of tough crime-control policies use which of the following as justification for their support?
a. Crime causes poverty. b. Laws must ensure strict and certain penalties. c. Longer prison sentences removes hardened criminals from the community. d. Police must have resources and legal backing to pursue criminals. e. All of the above are justifications used to support tough crime-control policies.
What level of government runs the facility Josh is housed in?
a. state b. city c. national d. international