The authority to hold juveniles suspects without bail before trial if they are deemed likely to flee from the jurisdiction or pose a serious risk to others is known as:

a. incarceration.
b. imprisonment.
c. juvenile court discretion.
d. preventive detention.


d

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a. concealed b. reliable c. discretion d. professionalism

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Neglected or ______ children could be referred to child protective services for guardianship or other assistance.

A. delinquent B. violent C. abused D. sick

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One of the terrorists who participated in the 9/11 attacks in the United States is tried and convicted in a U.S. criminal court. The prosecutor argues for a sentence based on retribution. What points should she use in her argument?

What will be an ideal response?

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Discuss Lombroso's early biological explanations of crime and why his views began to lose favor among criminologists?

What will be an ideal response?

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