What is parens patriae and how does this concept relate to juvenile probation?
What will be an ideal response?
Parens patriae suggests that the state should take over as the parent in cases where parents have been unable to raise their children as law-abiding citizens. It is the underlying philosophy of juvenile court.
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A) Military IT systems in place B) Fusion centers C) The talent and ingenuity of the citizens D) The inabilities of the cyber attackers
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a. Cluster sampling b. Stratified sampling c. Systematic sampling d. Quota sampling
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Laws, which are codified rules of behavior, represent informal methods of attempting to assure social control. 2. Many of the early criminological theories provided biological frameworks that have only recently been considered in the U.S. 3. In decades past, societies possessed cultural values that were practices and beliefs intended to benefit a group of people. Cultural values do not hold the same level of importance today. 4. The government requires that federal courts allow cameras in the court room during trials. 5. Practicing bad manners such as putting elbows on the table while eating is an example of Sumner’s mores.
The test of whether a statute or law is void for vagueness is whether a _____.
a. defendant understands the law b. person of ordinary intelligence understands the law c. jury understands the law d. judge can adequately explain the law to the jury