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

1. Domestic violence victims whose cases were handled through specialized courts are generally
satisfied with their experiences.
2. Community courts tend to deal mainly with relatively minor criminal offenses.
3. A common sentence of those convicted in homeless courts is a small fine.
4. Every state allows juveniles to be tried as adults under certain circumstances.
5. Juvenile court proceedings are not open to the public.


1. True
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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a. needs to get a warrant
b. may immediately open the bag but not the pouch
c. may immediately open both the bag and the pouch
d. must arrest the occupants and only then search without a warrant

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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