In colonial America, a juvenile was considered to be an adult in court at what age?

a. seven
b. nine
c. twelve
d. fourteen


d. fourteen

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In April 1998, what did the Supreme Court decide in regard to constitutional challenges that claimed that the Sexual Offender Registration and Notification Act's notification requirements represented an unconstitutional added punishment?

a. They agreed and overturned them. b. They rejected the argument and retained the laws. c. They decided to compromise and only register those offenders who voluntarily agreed to be listed as a term of their parole. d. They disagreed and resentenced all sex offenders to a "life" parole.

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In the Morrissey v. Brewer case, minimum due process rights were established for parolees

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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________ and ________ evidence regarding the past sexual behavior of a victim is not admissible at a defendant's trial for sexual assault of that victim

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which Supreme Court case gave inmates been the right to secure proper medical attention?

a. Roper v. Simmons b. Estelle v. Gamble c. Hope v. Pelzer d. Bell v. Wheeling Jesuit University

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