In Georgia's criminal justice system, what is the difference between a delinquent act and an unruly act committed by a minor?

A delinquent act would be criminal if committed by an adult, but an unruly act would not.

A juvenile is arrested on the charge of assaulting a peer. The juvenile's case goes to trial, in spite of the juvenile's continued claims of innocence in the matter. What is one way the juvenile's case might proceed?

After the judge has issued a sentence in the juvenile's case, the juvenile can appeal the judge's ruling.

How do the grounds for arresting a juvenile and an adult differ in the state of Georgia?

Cases involving adults require law enforcement to have evidence that the suspect committed a crime, while cases involving juveniles only require law enforcement to have reasonable grounds to believe the suspect committed a crime.

Which types of taxes did Brock and Cameron pay? Brock and Cameron stopped at a convenience store. Brock went into the store and bought snacks and Cameron stayed outside to pump gasoline into their car. When Brock got to the register, he paid a tax of 6% of the cost of his snacks. At the pump, Cameron paid a tax of 58.2¢ per gallon of gasoline.

Brock paid a sales tax on his snacks, while Cameron paid an excise tax on the gasoline.

In which of the following situations is a judge MOST LIKELY to hold an informal adjustment, rather than a formal hearing, for a juvenile accused of a crime? if the crime was violent in nature, if the juvenile is a repeat offender, if the juvenile is a first-time offender, if the crime was a misdemeanor offense

if the juvenile is a first-time offender

Which of the following is NOT a right that juveniles have in Georgia's juvenile justice system? the right to have the case tried before a jury, the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses, the right to be represented by an attorney in court, the right to receive a transcript of the trial proceedings

the right to have the case tried before a jury

How does an adjudicatory hearing differ from an adult criminal trial in Georgia's criminal justice system?

The defendant does not have the right to request a jury in an adjudicatory hearing.

Which of the following is NOT one of the sentencing options available to a judge in a Georgia juvenile court? sentencing the defendant to a period of probation, imprisoning the defendant with no possibility of parole, releasing the defendant into the custody of his or her legal guardian, committing the defendant to the state's Department of Juvenile Justice

imprisoning the defendant with no possibility of parole

A juvenile is taken into custody and accused of stealing jewelry from a department store. Which statement about the rights of the juvenile as the case moves to trial is NOT correct? Options: The juvenile has the right to testify on his or her own behalf. The juvenile has the right to be represented by an attorney. The juvenile has the right to appeal if The juvenile has the right to appeal if found guilty The juvenile has the right to a trial by jury

The juvenile has the right to a trial by jury

What limit is there on the transfer of juveniles to a superior court by a juvenile court in Georgia?

The juvenile must have been at least fifteen years of age at the time of the offense.

A juvenile is taken into custody and accused of stealing jewelry from a department store. Which statement about the rights of the juvenile as the case moves to trial is NOT correct? The juvenile has the right to testify on his or her own behalf. The juvenile has the right to be represented by an attorney. The juvenile has the right to appeal if found guilty. The juvenile has the right to a trial by jury.

The juvenile has the right to a trial by jury.

What limit is there on the transfer of juveniles to a superior court by a juvenile court in Georgia?

The juvenile must have been at least fifteen years of age at the time of the offense.

First time juvenile offenders in Georgia are sometimes awarded which opportunity following a probable cause hearing?

the opportunity to admit guilt to the judge and be placed under court supervision for a specified period

Which is NOT a right of juveniles when taken into custody in Georgia? Options: the right to not be placed in detention with adult offenders, the right to have a parent or guardian present prior to questioning, the right to not have their name or photograph be made public, the right to have evidence against them be presented immediately

the right to have evidence against them be presented immediately

As a juvenile, in what way were Grant's rights violated while he was in custody?

Grant had the right to not be placed in detention with adult offenders.

What is the primary purpose of a dispositional hearing in Georgia's juvenile justice system?

To decide on the appropriate sentence for a juvenile found delinquent.

Which of the following is a potential outcome for a juvenile found delinquent in Georgia's juvenile justice system? Immediate release with no conditions. Placement in a juvenile detention center. Payment of a fine by the juvenile's parents. Mandatory enrollment in a college prep course.

Placement in a juvenile detention center.

SS8CG5 Juvenile Offenders Flashcards

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Anything that would not be a crime if committed by an adult like skipping school.

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Unruly behavior

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_______________ are not yet considered adult; under the age of seventeen.

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Juveniles

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A juvenile is considered to be the age of

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under the age of 17

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What is a juvenile?

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a young person

5.

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Another word for consequence is

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result

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Incarceration refers to keeping people in jail.

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True

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At the end of the hearing process the judge finds the youth to be innocent or

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delinquent

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