SS8CG5 Posttest

A juvenile is taken into custody and accused of stealing jewelry from a department store. This juvenile has the right to a trial by jury?

• True

• False

• Both

• Neither

An act that is committed by a juvenile that would be a criminal offense if committed by an adult.

• juvenile act

• delinquent act

• adult act

• bad act

When a juvenile is taken into custody, he or she has several rights. Which is NOT a right?

• 
  The right to use their cell phones while in custody.

• The right to have a parent or guardian present before they can be questioned by authorities.

• The right not to have their names or photographs made public.

• The right not to be placed with adult offenders.

What is the starting age of a person who could be charged as a juvenile?

• 13

• 16

• 14

• 15

A minor 17 years of age or under who has been charged with wrong-doing. 

• Juvenile

• .

  Delinquent

Citizens under age of 18...

• Juvenile

• Delinquent

David and Diego skipped school.

Is this delinquent or unruly behavior?

• unruly

• 
  delinquent

Which of these acts/behaviors is considered to be a delinquent behavior?

• Running away from home

• Shoplifting from a store

• Violating curfew

• Skipping School

Which of the following lists the steps of the juvenile justice process in order, starting from when a juvenile is taken into custody?

• Taken into custody-Intake-Detention Hearing-Formal Hearing-Sentencing-Appeal

• Taken into custody-Sentencing-Formal Hearing-Intake-Appeal

Unlike adults, in order for a juvenile to be taken into custody, the law enforcement officer must only have reasonable grounds to believe that the juvenile committed an offense. 

• True

• False