_______ means that the court only has the power to decide misdemeanors and conduct preliminary proceedings in felony cases

a. General jurisdiction c. Hierarchical jurisdiction
b. Limited jurisdiction d. Original jurisdiction


B

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An effective shoplifting prevention strategy includes:

a. Surveillance equipment and people. b. Properly enforced refund policies. c. Locking devices and alarms. d. Well-trained and observant sales personnel. e. All of the above.

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According to Moffitt, adolescence-limited delinquent youths suffer from a _____, that is a source of dissatisfaction and potential motivation for misbehavior

a. lack of social capital b. excess of social capital c. puberty gap d. maturity gap

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What is death row syndrome?

What will be an ideal response?

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A mother leaves her two-year-old child alone in the house in order to go out to a bar and have a good time. If the child dies she could face charges for:

a. Murder b. Criminally negligent homicide c. Manslaughter d. Capital murder

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