Exam 10: Community Sentences: Probation, Intermediate Sanctions, and Restorative Justice

Greg is 18 years old and has a drinking problem. He dropped out of high school and doesn't have a steady job, but rather picks up bits and pieces of work when people are hiring for the short term. Last night he was arrested for driving while intoxicated, but before the police stopped him Greg ran a stop sign and got into an accident. The driver of the other vehicle is in serious but stable condition in the hospital. The biggest problem is that Greg is a repeat offender and has two previous driving under the influence (DUIs) on his record. -​The judge decides that Greg has used up all of his chances and decides to sentence him to a more serious punishment but one that he can revisit at a later date. What is the judge likely to choose

Community service is an example of:​

In Minnesota v. Murphy, the court ruled that the probation officer-client relationship is confidential.

Which of the following is false regarding restorative justice programs

Probation rests on the belief that most convicted criminals are neither dangerous nor a menace to society and can be reformed if given the opportunity.

____________________ involves analyzing and assigning cases to a level and type of supervision on the basis of the clients' particular needs and the potential for harm to the community.

Jaime has just pled guilty to cocaine possession. At first she claimed that the drugs weren't hers but figured the judge might be lenient if he knew that she had fought with cocaine addiction since she was 14 years old. Her parents are in the public spotlight and the publicity was just too much for her to handle so she left home when she was 16, certain that she could make it on her own. After living on the streets addicted to anything she could get her hands on, she finally went back home to seek help from her parents who put her in rehab about 6 months ago. -Even though she is going to get help, Jamie feels like her sentence is a waste of time. Her probation officer asks a lot of questions when they meet. He asks questions about her family, her living situation, her relationships with others, and of course her triggers for using drugs. What is he doing

Electronic monitoring systems have the ability to limit offender's movements to appropriate areas.

Which of the following is the primary goal of IPS

Greg is 18 years old and has a drinking problem. He dropped out of high school and doesn't have a steady job, but rather picks up bits and pieces of work when people are hiring for the short term. Last night he was arrested for driving while intoxicated, but before the police stopped him Greg ran a stop sign and got into an accident. The driver of the other vehicle is in serious but stable condition in the hospital. The biggest problem is that Greg is a repeat offender and has two previous driving under the influence (DUIs) on his record. -Part of Greg's sentence was to pay for the damage to the car that he hit. How will he do this without a steady job

What modern concept is attributed to the nineteenth century volunteer work of John Augustus

Discuss the structure and the effectiveness of RCC programs.

​Which of the following is the highest on the punishment ladder

In probation proceedings, _____________ is not automatic.

Which of the following is the most punitive alternative on the punishment ladder

​Which duty involves evaluating the probationer based on information from the initial intake or presentence investigation

Grant was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm, a misdemeanor in New York State. He is involved in a custody battle with his ex-wife and he brought the gun with him to scare her into letting him see his daughter more often. They got into a shouting match and he pulled the gun out. Grant was arrested and he pled guilty to disorderly conduct, a handgun violation, and was given probation. -What is the basis of historical probation that allowed Grant to serve a punishment in the community by following conditions of supervision

For misdemeanors, probation usually extends for the entire period of a would-be jail sentence, whereas felonies are more likely to warrant probationary periods that are ________________ the suspended prison sentence.

John Braithwaite argues that crime control can be better achieved through a policy of:​

Describe the several ways in which IPS is used and its effectiveness.