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Juvenile Law and Comparative Law

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What is the primary goal of juvenile law?

  1. To punish juvenile offenders

  2. To rehabilitate and protect juvenile offenders

  3. To deter juvenile crime

  4. To remove juvenile offenders from society


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary goal of juvenile law is to rehabilitate and protect juvenile offenders, rather than to punish them.

What is the difference between a juvenile and an adult in the eyes of the law?

  1. Juveniles are not held accountable for their actions.

  2. Juveniles are treated more leniently than adults.

  3. Juveniles are not allowed to vote.

  4. Juveniles are not allowed to drive.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In most jurisdictions, juveniles are treated more leniently than adults in the criminal justice system.

What is the most common type of juvenile crime?

  1. Violent crime

  2. Property crime

  3. Drug crime

  4. Public order crime


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Property crime, such as theft and vandalism, is the most common type of juvenile crime.

What is the most effective way to prevent juvenile crime?

  1. Increased police presence

  2. Stricter punishments

  3. Early intervention and prevention programs

  4. Community involvement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Early intervention and prevention programs, such as after-school programs and mentoring, are the most effective way to prevent juvenile crime.

What is the role of the juvenile court?

  1. To determine guilt or innocence

  2. To impose punishment

  3. To provide rehabilitation services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The juvenile court is responsible for determining guilt or innocence, imposing punishment, and providing rehabilitation services to juvenile offenders.

What is the difference between a juvenile detention center and a juvenile correctional facility?

  1. Juvenile detention centers are for short-term stays, while juvenile correctional facilities are for long-term stays.

  2. Juvenile detention centers are for juveniles who have been convicted of a crime, while juvenile correctional facilities are for juveniles who have been adjudicated delinquent.

  3. Juvenile detention centers are typically located in rural areas, while juvenile correctional facilities are typically located in urban areas.

  4. Juvenile detention centers are typically run by the government, while juvenile correctional facilities are typically run by private organizations.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Juvenile detention centers are typically used for short-term stays, while juvenile correctional facilities are used for long-term stays.

What is the purpose of a juvenile parole board?

  1. To review the cases of juveniles who have been convicted of a crime

  2. To determine whether or not a juvenile should be released from custody

  3. To provide supervision and support to juveniles who have been released from custody

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a juvenile parole board is to review the cases of juveniles who have been convicted of a crime, to determine whether or not they should be released from custody, and to provide supervision and support to juveniles who have been released from custody.

What is the difference between a juvenile transfer hearing and a juvenile waiver hearing?

  1. A juvenile transfer hearing is held to determine whether or not a juvenile should be tried as an adult.

  2. A juvenile waiver hearing is held to determine whether or not a juvenile should be released from custody.

  3. A juvenile transfer hearing is held in juvenile court, while a juvenile waiver hearing is held in adult court.

  4. A juvenile transfer hearing is typically held before a judge, while a juvenile waiver hearing is typically held before a jury.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A juvenile transfer hearing is held to determine whether or not a juvenile should be tried as an adult, while a juvenile waiver hearing is held to determine whether or not a juvenile should be released from custody.

What is the most common type of juvenile disposition?

  1. Probation

  2. Commitment to a juvenile detention center

  3. Commitment to a juvenile correctional facility

  4. Restitution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Probation is the most common type of juvenile disposition, followed by commitment to a juvenile detention center.

What is the purpose of a juvenile curfew?

  1. To prevent juveniles from committing crimes

  2. To protect juveniles from being victims of crime

  3. To keep juveniles off the streets

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The purpose of a juvenile curfew is to prevent juveniles from committing crimes, to protect juveniles from being victims of crime, and to keep juveniles off the streets.

What is the difference between a juvenile status offense and a juvenile delinquency offense?

  1. Juvenile status offenses are crimes that are only committed by juveniles.

  2. Juvenile delinquency offenses are crimes that are committed by both juveniles and adults.

  3. Juvenile status offenses are typically less serious than juvenile delinquency offenses.

  4. Juvenile delinquency offenses are typically punished more severely than juvenile status offenses.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Juvenile status offenses are crimes that are only committed by juveniles, such as truancy and curfew violations, while juvenile delinquency offenses are crimes that are committed by both juveniles and adults.

What is the role of the defense attorney in a juvenile delinquency case?

  1. To represent the juvenile in court

  2. To advise the juvenile of their rights

  3. To negotiate a plea agreement with the prosecutor

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the defense attorney in a juvenile delinquency case is to represent the juvenile in court, to advise the juvenile of their rights, and to negotiate a plea agreement with the prosecutor.

What is the role of the prosecutor in a juvenile delinquency case?

  1. To represent the state in court

  2. To present evidence against the juvenile

  3. To negotiate a plea agreement with the defense attorney

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the prosecutor in a juvenile delinquency case is to represent the state in court, to present evidence against the juvenile, and to negotiate a plea agreement with the defense attorney.

What is the most important factor in determining the outcome of a juvenile delinquency case?

  1. The severity of the offense

  2. The juvenile's prior record

  3. The juvenile's age

  4. The juvenile's family background


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most important factor in determining the outcome of a juvenile delinquency case is the severity of the offense.

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