You have just wandered into a court with which you have no familiarity.Although you see no children or even teenagers, you quickly realize that the court you have wandered into is a juvenile court. What might have led to your realization?

What will be an ideal response?


Students' answers will vary.

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a. transnational c. gang b. drug d. organized

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The police response at ________ was criticized because police waited for a tactical team to assemble

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Define and provide an example of a pretext (pretextual) motor vehicle stop. What did the U.S. Supreme Court say about such stops in Whren v. U.S. (1996)? Explain why you agree or disagree with that decision

What will be an ideal response?

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What does the state do in the most serious cases of child maltreatment?

A) It orders that the parents be divorced. B) It entrusts the custody of the child to the less offensive parent. C) It counsels parents on safe methods of corporal punishment. D) It terminates parental rights.

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