Which of the following is a main goal of punitive damages?

A. to deter the defendant from further harmful action
B. to compensate for the harm suffered by the plaintiff
C. to ensure that a mentally disordered defendant receives treatment
D. to prevent a defendant from monetary gain


A. to deter the defendant from further harmful action

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For most offenses the statute of ________ places a time limit on how long filing of criminal charges may be delayed

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A majority of people under correctional authority have a history of mental health problems.

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

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Because each community and state has numerous statutes and limited resources, full enforcement of all laws is never possible

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

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The PO who conducts the investigation will present his or her findings in a(n) __________ report that includes the sociocultural and psychodynamic factors that influenced the juvenile’s behavior, providing a social history that is used by the judge to determine a disposition for the case

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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