Why have some states recently increased the criminal age limit to 18 years old?


Answer: Neuroscience research

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Peters v. Kiff (1972 ) held that a male defendant has no standing to complain the women were underrepresented on criminal juries

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Anti-Terrorism Commission found that overly restrictive guidelines and laws hindered the effective use of informants and intelligence gathering on terrorists

a. True b. False

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The existing characteristics of an organization that contribute to an accident when multiple factors converge at a specific time and location are called ______.

a. outward conditions b. convergent conditions c. specific conditions d. latent conditions

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about the policies of executing juveniles?

A. Until 2005, children in the United States could be sentenced to death. B. Most nations (other than the United States) still execute juveniles. C. Between 1976 and 2004, the United States had thousands of juveniles on death row. D. Today, only people 16 and older are eligible to receive the death penalty in the United States.

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