What Is the Maximum Sentence That Can Be Given to Youth

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is the maximum sentence that can be given to youth under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) ?

• A)2 years
• B)3 years
• C)5 years
• D)10 years
• E)15 years

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