What is the burden-of-proof standard for juvenile court system cases?

A. preponderance of the evidence
B. beyond a reasonable doubt
C. reasonable suspicion
D. probable cause


B. beyond a reasonable doubt

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Necrophilia means

a. fascination with animals b. fear of darkness c. sex with the dead d. fear of dead bodies

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Which of the following is true of plea bargaining in white collar crime cases?

a. It is generally unknown in white collar crime cases b. It tends to be less cooperative negotiation and more adversarial confrontation in white collar crime cases as compared to conventional crime cases c. It is far less common in white collar crime cases because defendants have no serious incentives to plead guilty d. It is most effective for the defense when the defendant holds off making a deal as long as possible, as in the case of Michael Milken

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Who developed the “mark’s system” that later was the basis of “good time” to rewards inmates behavior?

A. Jeremy Bentham B. Cesare Beccaria C. John Howard D. Alexander Maconochie E. None of these

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Historically, leaders were concerned with planning, organizing, directing, and controlling

a. True b. False

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