Question

3 in which of the following situations is a judge most likely to hold an informal adjustment, rather than a formal hearing, for a juvenile accused of a crime? a if the juvenile is a first - time offender b if the crime was violent in nature c if the crime was a misdemeanor offense d if the juvenile is a repeat offender

Explanation:

Informal adjustments for juveniles are often used for less - serious cases. First - time offenders with non - violent and less serious (like misdemeanor) offenses are more likely to receive informal adjustments. Violent crimes and repeat - offender status usually lead to more formal hearings. A misdemeanor is a less serious crime compared to felonies, and for a first - time juvenile offender, an informal adjustment is a common option.

Answer:

A. if the juvenile is a first - time offender, C. if the crime was a misdemeanor offense