In terms of race and delinquency, the official statistics show that:
a. white juveniles composed about 30 percent of all juveniles arrested in 2008
b. there is virtually no racial discrimination in the juvenile justice system
c. African American youths are less likely to be formally arrested by the police, who treat them as first-time offenders
d. minority youths are arrested for serious criminal behavior at a rate that is disproportionate to their representation in the population
d
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Discuss and describe this ability as interpreted by the courts for children under 7, children 7-14, and children over 14.
You are involved in a complaint against a police officer. You must investigate the complaint from within and determine disciplinary action if necessary. In what department do you work?
A) citizen oversight B) internal affairs C) civilian monitor D) civilian input
E-mail messages sent by legal staff should always include a legal disclaimer that warns recipients that the message is confidential and not to disclose it to third parties.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A prosecutor can decide to make a murder case a death-penalty case without reference to any law
a. True b. False