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Joquine is 16 years old and has 2 prior arrests on his record. He has a history of drug abuse and has been in and out of counseling and diversion programs since he was 14. He has a stable home life, involved parents, he goes to school, and seems to be well engaged in community activities when he is not hanging out with a couple of the neighborhood kids that seem to cause a lot of trouble.
A prosecutor has decided to charge Joquine for assault with a dangerous weapon. He was coerced by his friends into bringing a hammer to school and attacking someone with it. He will be detained in a secure facility pending his trial. What was likely one of the main reasons why they kept Joquine in custody this time?
a. He is a danger to his family.
b. He is a repeat offender.
c. The need to protect him.
d. He needs to detox.

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