The most commonly used formal sentence for juvenile offenders is referred to as _____
a. Incarceration
b. Wilderness camp
c. Residential treatment facility
d. Probation
d
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The burden of proof in most civil cases is
a. beyond a reasonable doubt b. preponderance of the evidence c. clear and convincing evidence d. air of reality
The Malcom X model opposed separation of the races
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements is true of the crime control function of the nation's courts?
A. It emphasizes that criminals must suffer for the harm they have done to society. B. It advocates giving criminals a second chance to atone for their misdemeanors. C. It allows courts to guarantee the right to a jury trial and the right to assistance of counsel to an accused. D. It aims to curb the unfair advantages that the government enjoys in legal battles.
Which of the following statements is true of firearm residues?
A. The paraffin test for detecting firearm residues distinguishes between nitrates of gunpowder origin and those from other sources. B. Determining whether an individual fired a gun is primarily based on absolute quantities of primer residue on the hands. C. When a handgun is discharged, discrete particulate matter containing barium and lead are deposited on the thumb and the forefinger. D. If a person has discharged a handgun, firearm discharge residues should appear only on the palm of the hand that fired the weapon.