Under the Common Law, There Was a Presumption That Children

question 81

Multiple Choice

Under the common law, there was a presumption that children under the age of seven years:

• A) were incompetent
• B) could be held legally liable, but were treated more leniently
• C) could be held liable, but not be sentenced to death
• D) could be held responsible only if they had an adult-level IQ

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