Legal Studies

When a probation officer interviews convicted felons and gathers information prior to the sentencing ...

When a probation officer interviews convicted felons and gathers information prior to the sentencing ...

When a probation officer interviews convicted felons and gathers information prior to the sentencing of that offender, the probation officer is serving as a(n) ________ investigator.

asjstr   122   2 Replies

asjstr

If an offender on probation or some other form of community supervision commits a new crime, it is ...

If an offender on probation or some other form of community supervision commits a new crime, it is ...

If an offender on probation or some other form of community supervision commits a new crime, it is known as a(n) ________ violation.

DragoxCM16   126   1 Reply

amw87470

Commitments to which every probationer agrees to abide by in return for remaining at liberty in the ...

Commitments to which every probationer agrees to abide by in return for remaining at liberty in the ...

Commitments to which every probationer agrees to abide by in return for remaining at liberty in the community are called ________ conditions.

achalmers   132   2 Replies

achalmers

________ supervision occurs when courts impose supervision before a guilty plea so that a defendant ...

________ supervision occurs when courts impose supervision before a guilty plea so that a defendant ...

________ supervision occurs when courts impose supervision before a guilty plea so that a defendant can better assist in case preparation.

FAITHBELLE   134   1 Reply

krobdance

________ is the most common correctional sentence.

________ is the most common correctional sentence.

________ is the most common correctional sentence.

Dymondmonae   113   2 Replies

Dymondmonae

Therapeutic communities are long-term peer-led programs that force chronic addicts to face their ...

Therapeutic communities are long-term peer-led programs that force chronic addicts to face their ...

Therapeutic communities are long-term peer-led programs that force chronic addicts to face their addiction using group confrontational methods.

▸ true

▸ false

JisselFlores   126   1 Reply

Woo

Problem-solving courts are an alternative process to traditional criminal courts for people who have ...

Problem-solving courts are an alternative process to traditional criminal courts for people who have ...

Problem-solving courts are an alternative process to traditional criminal courts for people who have violated conditions of their probation.

▸ true

▸ false

unicorngirl13   114   2 Replies

unicorngirl13

Probation officers may collect urine specimens from their clients without first obtaining a warrant ...

Probation officers may collect urine specimens from their clients without first obtaining a warrant ...

Probation officers may collect urine specimens from their clients without first obtaining a warrant or without having to believe there is probable cause that the probationer has recently used drugs.

▸ true

▸ false

emyleepatton   173   1 Reply

Btllllll

Today, halfway houses are called therapeutic communities.

Today, halfway houses are called therapeutic communities.

Today, halfway houses are called therapeutic communities.

▸ true

▸ false

Villerys39   115   2 Replies

Villerys39

Compensation is a court-ordered cash payment that an offender makes to the victim to offset some of ...

Compensation is a court-ordered cash payment that an offender makes to the victim to offset some of ...

Compensation is a court-ordered cash payment that an offender makes to the victim to offset some of the losses incurred from the crime.

▸ true

▸ false

SPP24   113   1 Reply

Omama

The most common problems with community service are failure to show up and failure to complete the ...

The most common problems with community service are failure to show up and failure to complete the ...

The most common problems with community service are failure to show up and failure to complete the required hours.

▸ true

▸ false

shayeshaye00   115   2 Replies

shayeshaye00

Completion rates for community service are highest when they have a punitive component such as ...

Completion rates for community service are highest when they have a punitive component such as ...

Completion rates for community service are highest when they have a punitive component such as picking up litter along the roadside.

▸ true

▸ false

Migo7s   606   1 Reply

jzhu11

If the probationer repeatedly fails to abide by any of the court-ordered conditions of probation, ...

If the probationer repeatedly fails to abide by any of the court-ordered conditions of probation, ...

If the probationer repeatedly fails to abide by any of the court-ordered conditions of probation, they are said to have committed a technical violation.

▸ true

▸ false

be beautiful   161   2 Replies

be beautiful

A special condition of probation could be a requirement that the offender live in a community-based ...

A special condition of probation could be a requirement that the offender live in a community-based ...

A special condition of probation could be a requirement that the offender live in a community-based residential facility.

▸ true

▸ false

drewster127   115   1 Reply

Kaajalp

A standard condition of probation is to get permission from one's probation officer before leaving ...

A standard condition of probation is to get permission from one's probation officer before leaving ...

A standard condition of probation is to get permission from one's probation officer before leaving the jurisdiction.

▸ true

▸ false

Villerys39   113   3 Replies

linds

Boston shoemaker, John Augustus, is generally recognized as the founder of modern probation.

Boston shoemaker, John Augustus, is generally recognized as the founder of modern probation.

Boston shoemaker, John Augustus, is generally recognized as the founder of modern probation.

▸ true

▸ false

jmoney5   133   1 Reply

dnlee1

The term "recognizance" refers to a defendant's release that is backed by a third party who is ...

The term "recognizance" refers to a defendant's release that is backed by a third party who is ...

The term "recognizance" refers to a defendant's release that is backed by a third party who is responsible for the defendant's next court appearance.

▸ true

▸ false

shaerovira   116   2 Replies

shaerovira

Probation is a possible sentence for felony offenders but not misdemeanor offenders.

Probation is a possible sentence for felony offenders but not misdemeanor offenders.

Probation is a possible sentence for felony offenders but not misdemeanor offenders.

▸ true

▸ false

zmudasam   123   1 Reply

Matt. DeSouza

One problem with community-based sanctions is that public safety may be jeopardized if the offender ...

One problem with community-based sanctions is that public safety may be jeopardized if the offender ...

One problem with community-based sanctions is that public safety may be jeopardized if the offender commits another crime.

▸ true

▸ false

stevengu246   124   2 Replies

stevengu246

Because women offenders are less likely than men to present a risk to the general public, the use of ...

Because women offenders are less likely than men to present a risk to the general public, the use of ...

Because women offenders are less likely than men to present a risk to the general public, the use of community sanctions is favored for women.

▸ true

▸ false

dskmvld   121   1 Reply

jenniferagrethe

Courts have ruled that any conditions a judge wants to add to a probation sentence must be added at ...

Courts have ruled that any conditions a judge wants to add to a probation sentence must be added at ...

Courts have ruled that any conditions a judge wants to add to a probation sentence must be added at the very beginning of the sentence.

▸ true

▸ false

Alek Hsiang   114   3 Replies

wasan

Nearly 70% of offenders serve at least part of their correctional sentence through some form of ...

Nearly 70% of offenders serve at least part of their correctional sentence through some form of ...

Nearly 70% of offenders serve at least part of their correctional sentence through some form of community supervision or treatment program.

▸ true

▸ false

treetreee   104   1 Reply

kwashington67

Which of the following is NOT one of the most common types of problem-solving courts?

Which of the following is NOT one of the most common types of problem-solving courts?

Which of the following is NOT one of the most common types of problem-solving courts?

▸ Mental health court.

▸ Veteran's court.

▸ Sex offender court.

▸ Drug court.

joanne1718   111   2 Replies

joanne1718

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary goal of problem-solving courts?

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary goal of problem-solving courts?

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary goal of problem-solving courts?

▸ Stabilize clients faster.

▸ Reduce recidivism.

▸ Increase treatment services.

▸ Provide for prosecutorial involvement in the treatment process.

Izzydhindsa   111   1 Reply

purplepanda1516

________ are/is widely used in many countries throughout the world as the primary means of ...

________ are/is widely used in many countries throughout the world as the primary means of ...

[html]________ are/is widely used in many countries throughout the world as the primary means of punishment, but in the United States this sanction is mostly reserved for traffic and ordinance violations.

▸ Fines

▸ Parole

▸ Community service

▸ Ja

fattykay92   116   2 Replies

fattykay92

In conventional cases, restitution is ordered by the judge at the time of sentencing, but in ...

In conventional cases, restitution is ordered by the judge at the time of sentencing, but in ...

[html]In conventional cases, restitution is ordered by the judge at the time of sentencing, but in restorative justice cases restitution is

▸ determined at victim-offender mediation sessions.

▸ determined by the offender's net daily salary.

▸ not

D-john   131   1 Reply

Matt. DeSouza

Victim ________ refers to money dispersed by the state government to qualifying victims of violent ...

Victim ________ refers to money dispersed by the state government to qualifying victims of violent ...

Victim ________ refers to money dispersed by the state government to qualifying victims of violent crimes to assist those victims with the payment of bills and lost wages.

▸ legal aid

▸ reparation

▸ compensation

▸ restoration

kaarnold98   128   3 Replies

anuja709

As a condition of her probation, the judge has ordered Chris to labor in unpaid work for the general ...

As a condition of her probation, the judge has ordered Chris to labor in unpaid work for the general ...

As a condition of her probation, the judge has ordered Chris to labor in unpaid work for the general good of the community. This sanction is called

▸ restitution.

▸ work release.

▸ community service.

▸ restoration.

autumnnelson123   114   1 Reply

kiyomika

While on probation, Harry was told he could not leave the city limits without his probation ...

While on probation, Harry was told he could not leave the city limits without his probation ...

[html]While on probation, Harry was told he could not leave the city limits without his probation officer's permission. Harry was seen in another city last Saturday night by his probation officer—who had not given Harry permission to be there. The te

Hpreet796   96   3 Replies

DryPhantom

Probation Officer Chen spends much of her day mentoring and providing advice to her clients. Which ...

Probation Officer Chen spends much of her day mentoring and providing advice to her clients. Which ...

Probation Officer Chen spends much of her day mentoring and providing advice to her clients. Which "hat" is Chen wearing, or what form of service delivery is she following?

▸ Linkage.

▸ Triage.

▸ Casework.

▸ Brokerage.

zar   125   1 Reply

binva

Probation Officer Garcia spends much of his day identifying community services that are appropriate ...

Probation Officer Garcia spends much of his day identifying community services that are appropriate ...

[html]Probation Officer Garcia spends much of his day identifying community services that are appropriate for his various clients then arranges to have his clients contact those agencies. Which "hat" is Garcia wearing, or what form of service deliver

Tneary   106   2 Replies

Tneary

Which of the following is an example of a special rather than standard probation condition?

Which of the following is an example of a special rather than standard probation condition?

[html]Which of the following is an example of a special rather than standard probation condition?

▸ Refrain from possessing any firearms without written permission fro

Famwam   102   1 Reply

Cele_1015

About ________ percent of persons on probation successfully complete that probation.

About ________ percent of persons on probation successfully complete that probation.

About ________ percent of persons on probation successfully complete that probation.

▸ 51

▸ 83

▸ 28

▸ 64

Coltonht   98   3 Replies

Kailz1218

The average time people spend on probation nationwide is about

The average time people spend on probation nationwide is about

The average time people spend on probation nationwide is about

▸ 5 years.

▸ 10 weeks.

▸ 3 years.

▸ 22 months.

dillon_green23   112   1 Reply

yesimshay

By this date, all states had enacted probation statutes for juveniles and adults.

By this date, all states had enacted probation statutes for juveniles and adults.

By this date, all states had enacted probation statutes for juveniles and adults.

▸ 1878.

▸ 1925.

▸ 1956.

▸ 1830.

asdoooeoe   121   2 Replies

asdoooeoe

________ is generally considered as the "founder" of modern probation.

________ is generally considered as the "founder" of modern probation.

________ is generally considered as the "founder" of modern probation.

▸ Zebulon Brockway

▸ Oxenbridge Thacher

▸ John Augustus

▸ Matthew Hill

jaspinder kaur   134   1 Reply

beunikuel

The first probation law was enacted by the ________ legislature in 1878.

The first probation law was enacted by the ________ legislature in 1878.

The first probation law was enacted by the ________ legislature in 1878.

▸ Massachusetts

▸ Virginia

▸ Vermont

▸ Pennsylvania

jacksonfive09   106   2 Replies

jacksonfive09

Distinguish between voluntary and presumptive sentencing guidelines.

Distinguish between voluntary and presumptive sentencing guidelines.

Distinguish between voluntary and presumptive sentencing guidelines.

Ingy_   116   1 Reply

bli14

What is the difference between determinate and indeterminate sentencing?

What is the difference between determinate and indeterminate sentencing?

What is the difference between determinate and indeterminate sentencing?

temp321   145   3 Replies

aishasu

Wrongful convictions are often the result of erroneous ________ identification, false confessions, ...

Wrongful convictions are often the result of erroneous ________ identification, false confessions, ...

Wrongful convictions are often the result of erroneous ________ identification, false confessions, ineffective counsel, and police or prosecutor misconduct.

BenAff   111   1 Reply

jeromet1