In some jurisdictions, the offenders are sentenced to a short-term incarceration sentence immediately followed by probation, which is referred to as a(n) ______.
a. eradicated sentence
b. reduced sentence
c. alternative sentence
d. split sentence
d. split sentence
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An individual who is believed to posses material testimony to a criminal investigation and who is reasonably believed to flee or be otherwise unavailable to testify at a later date may be detained by means of a/an _____.
A) extradition warrant B) general warrant C) material witness warrant D) summons warrant
Tommy is a four-year-old boy who was caught stealing from a video store. What will most likely happen to Tommy?
A. His family will be referred to a social service agency for counseling. B. His parents will be arrested and charged for theft. C. He will be referred to criminal court for prosecution. D. He will be referred to juvenile court for adjudication.
After 20 years the boys are contacted by a researcher who is conducting a study on twins separated at birth and adopted by different families. John says that he finds it difficult to sustain relationships because he was not provided the support and care that he needed by his adopted mother as an infant. Which theory would best explain John's predicament?
a. Attachment theory b. Behavior theory c. Information-processing theory d. Nature theory
According to age-graded theory, prevention of delinquency can be achieved through four significant life-changing events. Which is not one of those events?
a. Joining the military c. Marriage b. Changing one's environment d. Getting arrested