Question 1

After Samson v. California, it appears that parolees enjoy more Fourth Amendment protections than do probationers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

U.S v. Knights established which standard was needed to search a probationer or a probationer's home?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reasonable suspicion 
B)  Probable cause 
C)  Beyond a reasonable doubt 
D)  Substantial evidence 
A)  Reasonable suspicion 
B)  Probable cause 
C)  Beyond a reasonable doubt 
D)  Substantial evidence A

Question 3

At least 16 states have abolished discretionary parole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The entire revocation process should ideally be completed within three months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Due Process Theory of parole rejects the three other theories noted in the text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In __________, the Supreme Court held that there is no protected liberty interest in the possibility of parole before the termination of the sentence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Greenholtz v. Prisoners of the Nebraska Penal and Correctional Complex 
B)  California Department of Corrections v. Morales 
C)  Morrissey v. Brewer 
D)  Gagnon v. Scarpelli 
A)  Greenholtz v. Prisoners of the Nebraska Penal and Correctional Complex 
B)  California Department of Corrections v. Morales 
C)  Morrissey v. Brewer 
D)  Gagnon v. Scarpelli

Question 7

Statements given by a probationer when there is a requirement to answer "promptly and truthfully" to all probation officer's questions are not inadmissible at his trial on a new charge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The probation and parole population is double the amount of adults incarcerated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following best defines the Continuing Custody Theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reason for allowing unreviewable revocation 
B)  Holds that parole is an act of grace by the state 
C)  Proper treatment of parolees is important to reduce recidivism 
D)  Applying the same standards of a prisoner to a parolee are inherently irrational 
A)  Reason for allowing unreviewable revocation 
B)  Holds that parole is an act of grace by the state 
C)  Proper treatment of parolees is important to reduce recidivism 
D)  Applying the same standards of a prisoner to a parolee are inherently irrational

Question 10

What is the standard for Parole Board decision making in rejecting parole?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evolving standard of decency 
B)  Arbitrary and capricious 
C)  Non-interference 
D)  Due Process 
A)  Evolving standard of decency 
B)  Arbitrary and capricious 
C)  Non-interference 
D)  Due Process

Question 11

Which Supreme Court case addressed the right to counsel at a parole revocation hearing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Morrissey v. Brewer 
B)  Gagnon v. Scarpelli 
C)  Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole v. Scott 
D)  Griffin v. Wisconsin 
A)  Morrissey v. Brewer 
B)  Gagnon v. Scarpelli 
C)  Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole v. Scott 
D)  Griffin v. Wisconsin

Question 12

Parolees are required to agree in writing that a parole officer or other peace officer with or without a search warrant and with or without cause can conduct a search and seizure of their person was determined in which case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole v. Scott 
B)  Griffin v. Wisconsin 
C)  U.S v. Knights 
D)  Samson v. California 
A)  Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole v. Scott 
B)  Griffin v. Wisconsin 
C)  U.S v. Knights 
D)  Samson v. California

Question 13

On what date was parole abolished for federal crimes?

Accepted Answer

A)  September 10, 1986 
B)  October 21, 1985 
C)  November 1, 1987 
D)  December 11, 1989 
A)  September 10, 1986 
B)  October 21, 1985 
C)  November 1, 1987 
D)  December 11, 1989

Question 14

All of the following are purposes of parole EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Reintegrating into society as soon as possible 
B)  To keep from increased criminal influence 
C)  To alleviate costs 
D)  To produce constructive individuals 
A)  Reintegrating into society as soon as possible 
B)  To keep from increased criminal influence 
C)  To alleviate costs 
D)  To produce constructive individuals

Question 15

In __________, the Court argued an informal hearing was needed to assure that the findings of a parole violation would be based on verified facts and that the exercise of discretion would be based on accurate knowledge of the parolee's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Greenholtz v. Prisoners of the Nebraska Penal and Correctional Complex 
B)  California Department of Corrections v. Morales 
C)  Morrissey v. Brewer 
D)  Gagnon v. Scarpelli 
A)  Greenholtz v. Prisoners of the Nebraska Penal and Correctional Complex 
B)  California Department of Corrections v. Morales 
C)  Morrissey v. Brewer 
D)  Gagnon v. Scarpelli

Question 16

Explain the four theories of parole and discuss the major differences among them.

Accepted Answer

The four theories of parole are the medi

Question 17

Griffin v. Wisconsin is the major Supreme Court case regarding searches of probationers, which do not violate the Fourth Amendment if in response to "special needs."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss the Fourth Amendment rights of probationers and parolees.

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Amendment rights of probation

Question 19

There is no constitutional right to a commutation of a life sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole v. Scott, the federal exclusionary rule does not bar the introduction of evidence seized in violation of parolees' Fourth Amendment rights at parole revocation hearings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

After Samson v. California, it appears that parolees enjoy more Fourth Amendment protections than do probationers.

U.S v. Knights established which standard was needed to search a probationer or a probationer's home?

At least 16 states have abolished discretionary parole.

The entire revocation process should ideally be completed within three months.

The Due Process Theory of parole rejects the three other theories noted in the text.

In __________, the Supreme Court held that there is no protected liberty interest in the possibility of parole before the termination of the sentence.

Statements given by a probationer when there is a requirement to answer "promptly and truthfully" to all probation officer's questions are not inadmissible at his trial on a new charge.

The probation and parole population is double the amount of adults incarcerated.

Which of the following best defines the Continuing Custody Theory?

What is the standard for Parole Board decision making in rejecting parole?

Which Supreme Court case addressed the right to counsel at a parole revocation hearing?

Parolees are required to agree in writing that a parole officer or other peace officer with or without a search warrant and with or without cause can conduct a search and seizure of their person was determined in which case?

On what date was parole abolished for federal crimes?

All of the following are purposes of parole EXCEPT:

In __________, the Court argued an informal hearing was needed to assure that the findings of a parole violation would be based on verified facts and that the exercise of discretion would be based on accurate knowledge of the parolee's behavior.

Explain the four theories of parole and discuss the major differences among them.

Griffin v. Wisconsin is the major Supreme Court case regarding searches of probationers, which do not violate the Fourth Amendment if in response to "special needs."

Discuss the Fourth Amendment rights of probationers and parolees.

There is no constitutional right to a commutation of a life sentence.

According to Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole v. Scott, the federal exclusionary rule does not bar the introduction of evidence seized in violation of parolees' Fourth Amendment rights at parole revocation hearings.

An Overview of the Judicial System and Correctional Law

Religion in Prison

Searches, Seizures, and Privacy

Rights to Visitation and Association

Rights to Use of Mail, Internet, and Telephone

Rights to Rehabilitation and Medical Care

Prisoner Legal Services

Additional Constitutional Issues

Isolated Confinement and the Hole and Administrative Segregation

Prisoner Disciplinary Proceedings

Use of Force

The Death Penalty

Juvenile and Youthful Offenders

Legal Remedies Available to Prisoners

Selected Federal Statutes Affecting Prisoners

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Exam 13: Parole and Probation

After Samson v. California, it appears that parolees enjoy more Fourth Amendment protections than do probationers.

U.S v. Knights established which standard was needed to search a probationer or a probationer's home?

At least 16 states have abolished discretionary parole.

The entire revocation process should ideally be completed within three months.

The Due Process Theory of parole rejects the three other theories noted in the text.

In __________, the Supreme Court held that there is no protected liberty interest in the possibility of parole before the termination of the sentence.

Statements given by a probationer when there is a requirement to answer "promptly and truthfully" to all probation officer's questions are not inadmissible at his trial on a new charge.

The probation and parole population is double the amount of adults incarcerated.

Which of the following best defines the Continuing Custody Theory?

What is the standard for Parole Board decision making in rejecting parole?

Which Supreme Court case addressed the right to counsel at a parole revocation hearing?

Parolees are required to agree in writing that a parole officer or other peace officer with or without a search warrant and with or without cause can conduct a search and seizure of their person was determined in which case?

On what date was parole abolished for federal crimes?

All of the following are purposes of parole EXCEPT:

In __________, the Court argued an informal hearing was needed to assure that the findings of a parole violation would be based on verified facts and that the exercise of discretion would be based on accurate knowledge of the parolee's behavior.

Explain the four theories of parole and discuss the major differences among them.

Griffin v. Wisconsin is the major Supreme Court case regarding searches of probationers, which do not violate the Fourth Amendment if in response to "special needs."

Discuss the Fourth Amendment rights of probationers and parolees.

There is no constitutional right to a commutation of a life sentence.

According to Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole v. Scott, the federal exclusionary rule does not bar the introduction of evidence seized in violation of parolees' Fourth Amendment rights at parole revocation hearings.

An Overview of the Judicial System and Correctional Law

Religion in Prison

Searches, Seizures, and Privacy

Rights to Visitation and Association

Rights to Use of Mail, Internet, and Telephone

Rights to Rehabilitation and Medical Care

Prisoner Legal Services

Additional Constitutional Issues

Isolated Confinement and the Hole and Administrative Segregation

Prisoner Disciplinary Proceedings

Use of Force

The Death Penalty

Juvenile and Youthful Offenders

Legal Remedies Available to Prisoners

Selected Federal Statutes Affecting Prisoners

Filters