An Underage Defendant May Use the Juvenile Defense on the Grounds

question 35

Multiple Choice

An underage defendant may use the juvenile defense on the grounds that he or she is too young to ______.

• A) understand what he or she is doing
• B) understand the legal process
• C) form the required intent
• D) physically commit the crime

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