Before the Juvenile Justice System Was Created, at What Age

question 9

Multiple Choice

Before the juvenile justice system was created, at what age were children treated as if they were adult criminals?

• A) 12
• B) 14
• C) 16
• D) 18

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Definitions:

Oral

Referring to spoken words or agreements not recorded in writing, which may or may not be legally binding depending on the context.

Leading Object Rule

The Leading Object Rule is a legal principle that allows for oral modifications to a written contract if the modification serves a purpose primarily related to the object of the original contract.

Parol Evidence Rule

a legal principle that prevents the parties of a written contract from presenting extrinsic evidence of terms of the agreement that contradict, modify, or vary contractual terms.

Main Purpose

The primary objective or aim intended to be achieved by something or someone.