Juvenile probation was formed under English common law and the doctrine of ____________, which is a Latin term for the doctrine that "the state is parent" and therefore serves as guardian of juveniles who might not be able to fend for themselves.
A. parens patriae
B. corpus delicti
C. habeas corpus
D. nolo contedere
Answer: A
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a. protests against white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia b. Media attention and public concern about police use of lethal force and deaths of minorities in police custody c. President Obama’s Task Force d. police wearing body cameras
John and Martha entered into a prenuptial agreement with no intent of ever marrying, although they were cohabiting. When they broke up, Martha tried to enforce the agreement. A court would probably rule:
A. There was no contract because there was no consideration. B. In Martha's favor because John voluntarily entered into the agreement and signed it. C. In John's favor because he had most of the assets. D. That it was enforceable as a quasi-contract.
?This killer began a 4-month killing rampage that would cover seven states and include at least 18 victims, including children, teenagers, adults, and elderly persons.
A. ?Eddie Moseley B. ?Alton Coleman C. ?Robert Hansen D. ?John Paul Knowles
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. State law enforcement agencies provide investigative emergency assistance to local agencies and federal agencies. 2. New York City does not have the greatest number of officers proportionate to the population. 3. Local law enforcement accounts for the majority of all law enforcement agencies. 4. There are also 250 departments who are responsible for providing law enforcement for public school districts. 5. Research indicates that male officers are more than 8½ times more likely than female officers to be accused of excessive force.