Question 1

Explain the distinction between an adjudicatory hearing and a disposition hearing.

Accepted Answer

∙ The purpose of an adjudicatory hearing is to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to support the petition.
∙ The purpose of the disposition hearing to decide the appropriate punishment for a youth found to be delinquent or a status offender.

Question 2

Lane,who was under eighteen at the time of his sentencing,will serve his sentence in

Accepted Answer

A) a training school 
B) a foster home 
C) aftercare 
D) a state prison 
A) a training school 
B) a foster home 
C) aftercare 
D) a state prison D

Question 3

Youth often join gangs as a form of protection from other gangs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The process in which a juvenile judge or officer decides on appropriate punishment is the hearing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process in which a juvenile judge...

Question 5

A juvenile's ability to theoretically understand the difference between "right" and "wrong" is part of the question.

Accepted Answer

A) culpability 
B) ownership 
C) juvenile 
D) maturity 
A) culpability 
B) ownership 
C) juvenile 
D) maturity

Question 6

The initial process in which the juvenile court determines whether or not there is evidence to support the petition is called

Accepted Answer

A) intake. 
B) detention hearing. 
C) adjudication hearing. 
D) disposition hearing. 
A) intake. 
B) detention hearing. 
C) adjudication hearing. 
D) disposition hearing.

Question 7

Since Greigo was to be tried as an adult,he would therefore not be eligible for a sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) limited 
B) redacted 
C) partial 
D) restricted 
A) limited 
B) redacted 
C) partial 
D) restricted

Question 8

The first court specifically for juveniles was established in in 1899

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first court specifically for juveniles was...

Question 9

A correctional institution for juveniles found to be delinquent or status offenders is called a .

Accepted Answer

The answer of A correctional institution for juveniles found to...

Question 10

Lane was found guilty in a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) criminal court 
B) detention hearing. 
C) adjudication hearing. 
D) disposition hearing. 
A) criminal court 
B) detention hearing. 
C) adjudication hearing. 
D) disposition hearing.

Question 11

Discuss the four major differences between juvenile courts and adult courts.

Accepted Answer

∙ Juvenile courts do not utilize juries.

Question 12

In which case did the U.S.Supreme Court raise the burden of proof for acts of juvenile delinquency from "preponderance of the evidence" to "beyond a reasonable doubt"?

Accepted Answer

A) Kent v.United States(1966) 
B) In re Gault(1967) 
C) In re Winship(1970) 
D) Breed v.Jones(1975) 
A) Kent v.United States(1966) 
B) In re Gault(1967) 
C) In re Winship(1970) 
D) Breed v.Jones(1975)

Question 13

Law enforcement officers notify the juvenile court of a juvenile's delinquent conduct through .

Accepted Answer

A) a petition 
B) a referral 
C) an indictment 
D) an affidavit 
A) a petition 
B) a referral 
C) an indictment 
D) an affidavit

Question 14

Girls have for the most part been treated more harshly than boys for offenses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Girls have for the most part been...

Question 15

refers to conduct that would also be criminal if committed by an adult.

Accepted Answer

Juvenile d

Question 16

Juvenile proceedings are closed to the public,thereby ensuring .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Juvenile proceedings are closed to the public,thereby...

Question 17

Mays and Richmond will serve their sentence in

Accepted Answer

A) a training school 
B) a foster home 
C) aftercare 
D) a state prison 
A) a training school 
B) a foster home 
C) aftercare 
D) a state prison

Question 18

What is the standard of proof in juvenile court?

Accepted Answer

A) preponderance of the evidence. 
B) beyond a reasonable doubt. 
C) clear and convincing evidence. 
D) probable cause. 
A) preponderance of the evidence. 
B) beyond a reasonable doubt. 
C) clear and convincing evidence. 
D) probable cause.

Question 19

In determining delinquency status,which factor likely played the most important role in the prosecutor's decision to try Griego as an adult? Use only the information from the preface to answer the question.

Accepted Answer

A) age 
B) history of substance abuse 
C) gang involvement 
D) child neglect 
A) age 
B) history of substance abuse 
C) gang involvement 
D) child neglect

Question 20

Explain how law enforcement's emphasis on domestic violence has influenced female juvenile arrest patterns.

Accepted Answer

Girls are much more likely to fight with

Explain the distinction between an adjudicatory hearing and a disposition hearing.

Lane,who was under eighteen at the time of his sentencing,will serve his sentence in

Youth often join gangs as a form of protection from other gangs.

The process in which a juvenile judge or officer decides on appropriate punishment is the hearing.

A juvenile's ability to theoretically understand the difference between "right" and "wrong" is part of the question.

The initial process in which the juvenile court determines whether or not there is evidence to support the petition is called

Since Greigo was to be tried as an adult,he would therefore not be eligible for a sentence.

The first court specifically for juveniles was established in in 1899

A correctional institution for juveniles found to be delinquent or status offenders is called a .

Lane was found guilty in a(n)

Discuss the four major differences between juvenile courts and adult courts.

In which case did the U.S.Supreme Court raise the burden of proof for acts of juvenile delinquency from "preponderance of the evidence" to "beyond a reasonable doubt"?

Law enforcement officers notify the juvenile court of a juvenile's delinquent conduct through .

Girls have for the most part been treated more harshly than boys for offenses.

refers to conduct that would also be criminal if committed by an adult.

Juvenile proceedings are closed to the public,thereby ensuring .

Mays and Richmond will serve their sentence in

What is the standard of proof in juvenile court?

In determining delinquency status,which factor likely played the most important role in the prosecutor's decision to try Griego as an adult? Use only the information from the preface to answer the question.

Explain how law enforcement's emphasis on domestic violence has influenced female juvenile arrest patterns.

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Exam 15: The Juvenile Justice System

Explain the distinction between an adjudicatory hearing and a disposition hearing.

Lane,who was under eighteen at the time of his sentencing,will serve his sentence in

Youth often join gangs as a form of protection from other gangs.

The process in which a juvenile judge or officer decides on appropriate punishment is the hearing.

A juvenile's ability to theoretically understand the difference between "right" and "wrong" is part of the question.

The initial process in which the juvenile court determines whether or not there is evidence to support the petition is called

Since Greigo was to be tried as an adult,he would therefore not be eligible for a sentence.

The first court specifically for juveniles was established in in 1899

A correctional institution for juveniles found to be delinquent or status offenders is called a .

Lane was found guilty in a(n)

Discuss the four major differences between juvenile courts and adult courts.

In which case did the U.S.Supreme Court raise the burden of proof for acts of juvenile delinquency from "preponderance of the evidence" to "beyond a reasonable doubt"?

Law enforcement officers notify the juvenile court of a juvenile's delinquent conduct through .

Girls have for the most part been treated more harshly than boys for offenses.

refers to conduct that would also be criminal if committed by an adult.

Juvenile proceedings are closed to the public,thereby ensuring .

Mays and Richmond will serve their sentence in

What is the standard of proof in juvenile court?

In determining delinquency status,which factor likely played the most important role in the prosecutor's decision to try Griego as an adult? Use only the information from the preface to answer the question.

Explain how law enforcement's emphasis on domestic violence has influenced female juvenile arrest patterns.

Criminal Justice Today

Causes of Crime

The Crime Picture Offenders and Victims

Inside Criminal Law

Law Enforcement Today

Problems and Solutions in Modern Policing

Police and the Constitution the Rules of Law Enforcement

Courts and the Quest for Justice

Pretrial Procedures the Adversary System in Action

The Criminal Trial

Punishment and Sentencing

Probation Parole and Intermediate Sanctions

Prisons and Jails

Behind Bars the Life of an Inmate

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