Henry Fielding was one of London's harshest chief magistrates, sentencing prisoners convicted of even minor crimes, such as petty theft, to the death penalty

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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Shaw & McKay's disorganization theory suggested that

a. poor individuals who live in slum neighborhoods could do better by simply building their self esteem b. individuals living in slum neighborhoods were in need of spiritual guidance c. a change in the economic condition of youths could bring about changes in their propensity to become involved in delinquent acts. d. A change in parental supervision could bring about change in the youth.

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Define class characteristics and give two examples

What will be an ideal response?

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If a juvenile admits a delinquent act and voluntarily agrees to comply with specific conditions such as victim restitution, school attendance, and/or a curfew but fails to comply, the case is referred to ______.

a. a detention hearing b. prosecution and intake c. disposition hearing d. an adjudication hearing

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An inmate who has never received a degree or practiced law, but has become well versed in legal matters while in prison is known as ______.

A. temporary aide B. jailhouse lawyer C. attorney D. paralegal

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