The American Bar Association supports decriminalizing status offenses, such as:
a. the smoking of cigarettes
b. underage sexual activities
c. the use of marijuana
d. shoplifting
A
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Juveniles waived to adult court are more likely to recidivate. 2. Courts can remove a child’s right to liberty without due process. 3. Juvenile and criminal courts are becoming increasingly similar. 4. Prior to 1996, the U.S. Supreme Court maintained a “hands-off policy” with regard to the operation of the juvenile courts. 5. Juveniles have a constitutional right to a trial by jury.
What are the nine guidelines for scientific research?
What will be an ideal response?
In which of the following cases was the exclusionary rule created?
A. Plessey v. Ferguson B. Johnson v. United States C. Weeks v. United States D. Trop v. Dulles
Why do you think some "traditional" police personnel have not been supportive of the community policing concept?
What will be an ideal response?