A status offender is a juvenile who has committed an offense that would be a crime if an adult had committed it

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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Which of the following is not an advantage of positive sanctions?

a. They increase freedom of choice b. They are less likely to be alienating c. They can induce cooperation d. They are likely to promote trust within an organization

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The Supreme Court held that "In terms that apply equally to seizures of property and to seizures of persons, the Fourth Amendment has drawn a firm line at the entrance to the houseā€¦Absent exigent circumstances, that threshold may not reasonably be crossed without a warrant" in:

a. Payton v. New York b. Illinois v. Wardlow c. United States v. Watson d. Tennessee v. Garner

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Approximately what percent of criminal convictions in the United States result from plea bargaining?

a. 50% b. 60% c. 70% d. 90%

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Moral panics emerge in response to a newly perceived problem, or a problem that is redefined as having new impacts

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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