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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 3, Chapter 14, the DA’s office went after a judge in Pasadena, temporarily bringing down LA County Juvenile Hall’s capacity by how much?
(a) 10%.
(b) 25%.
(c) 35%.
(d) 20%.

2. How many kids does the author say were charged as adults for serious crimes because they were over 16 in the past year in Part 1, Chapter 3?
(a) Over 1,500.
(b) Over 4,000.
(c) Over 900.
(d) Over 7,500.

3. Who was the attorney representing Ronald Duncan in Part 1, Chapter 8?
(a) Stephan Mowers.
(b) Roger Moore.
(c) Marshall Johnson.
(d) Jason Gueringer.

4. What caused Chuck and Ada’s family to become much less happy with Peggy Beckstrand’s work on the Ronald Duncan trial in Part 3, Chapter 13?
(a) A memo that explained the culpability of the victims.
(b) A news story about the funding for the case.
(c) A news article criticizing the immunity agreement with Jason.
(d) A mayoral presentation that showed money on the trial was out of budget.

5. Charles Scarlett is described as one of LA’s top attorneys focusing on what issues in Part 1, Chapter 8?
(a) Civil rights.
(b) Immigration rights.
(c) Women's rights.
(d) Gay rights.

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous court case determined that a juvenile must be afforded due process rights, specifically that a waiver of jurisdiction from a juvenile court to a district court must be voluntary and knowing?

2. Who challenged the testimony of the prosecution’s key witness in Part 3, Chapter 13?

3. What term refers to the imposition of military rule over designated areas on an emergency basis?

4. Who asked a legally improper question when Ronald Duncan was on the witness stand in Part 3, Chapter 13?

5. To whom did Peggy Beckstrand decide to grant immunity in the Ronald Duncan case?

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