Explain the distinction between an adjudicatory hearing and a disposition hearing

What will be an ideal response?


• The purpose of an adjudicatory hearing is to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to support the petition.
• The purpose of the disposition hearing to decide the appropriate punishment for a youth found to be delinquent or a status offender.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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In Graham v. O'Connor (1989), involving the arrest of a diabetic who was suffering from an insulin reaction, the Supreme Court indicated that:

a. the use of excessive, non-deadly force in making arrests is not covered by the Constitution. b. the reasonableness of a particular use of force must be judged based on the benefit of hindsight. c. the question in excessive force cases is whether an officer's actions are objectively reasonable in light of the facts and circumstances confronting them, without regard to his underlying intent. d. asking whether an officer's actions were "malicious and sadistic" is an important inquiry.

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Which of the following is the preferred method for settling an officer's grievance?

A) Informal discussion B) A formal grievance process? C) Collective bargaining D) Job actions

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_________________ cannot afford an attorney and thus the court has to appoint one

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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