Question 1

A conditional sentence has to be the same length as if the offender received a period of incarceration as their sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Brittany is a judge who decides there is a possibility that an offender is a high-risk threat to the safety of the community.For how many years can she place the offender on probation?

Accepted Answer

A) 7 
B) 10 
C) 12 
D) 15 
A) 7 
B) 10 
C) 12 
D) 15 B

Question 3

According to the Criminal Code,when can a conditional sentence be imposed?

Accepted Answer

A) when the Criminal Code doesn't specify a minimum term of imprisonment 
B) when the Criminal Code sets a minimum term of two years' imprisonment 
C) when the Court sets a minimum term of five years' imprisonment 
D) when the Court imposes a sentence of over five years 
A) when the Criminal Code doesn't specify a minimum term of imprisonment 
B) when the Criminal Code sets a minimum term of two years' imprisonment 
C) when the Court sets a minimum term of five years' imprisonment 
D) when the Court imposes a sentence of over five years A

Question 4

In 2010-11,the rate of offenders on a conditional sentence decreased from the previous year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Applicants applying for day parole have a much higher success rate than full parole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Recidivism rates are considered to be the most important criteria by which success or failure of a conditional release program is judged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

During 2011-12,those cases that had a fine as the most frequently imposed sentence involved drug possession cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

At what time can an inmate apply for full parole in the federal correctional system?

Accepted Answer

A) after serving half of his/her time or seven years 
B) after serving one-third of his/her time or five years 
C) after serving one-third of his/her time or seven years 
D) after serving half of his/her time or five years 
A) after serving half of his/her time or seven years 
B) after serving one-third of his/her time or five years 
C) after serving one-third of his/her time or seven years 
D) after serving half of his/her time or five years

Question 9

Provincial parole boards have the power to grant day parole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Probation is based on the idea that some offenders do not threaten the safety of the public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Corrine has been given a conditional sentence for the crime she recently committed.Which of the following is an example of an optional condition she might be given?

Accepted Answer

A) substance abuse treatment 
B) law-abiding behaviour 
C) appear in court when ordered 
D) notify the court of any change of address 
A) substance abuse treatment 
B) law-abiding behaviour 
C) appear in court when ordered 
D) notify the court of any change of address

Question 12

Discuss in detail the community justice movement and how it is related to community courts.

Accepted Answer

The community justice movement is a gras

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of problem-solving courts?

Accepted Answer

A) individualized justice 
B) less treatment 
C) offender accountability 
D) support by participants of procedural justice 
A) individualized justice 
B) less treatment 
C) offender accountability 
D) support by participants of procedural justice

Question 14

Which of the following is an optional condition for a conditional sentence?

Accepted Answer

A) appearing before the court when so ordered 
B) reporting to a probation officer when so ordered 
C) informing the court of a change of address 
D) providing care for dependants 
A) appearing before the court when so ordered 
B) reporting to a probation officer when so ordered 
C) informing the court of a change of address 
D) providing care for dependants

Question 15

According to Tonry,intensive supervision programs have succeeded in achieving their stated goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What did the study of intensive supervision probation programs by Gendreau and Little document?

Accepted Answer

A) the programs must be structured 
B) high-risk clients fared no better than regular probationers 
C) offenders on intensive supervision probation programs had higher recidivism rates 
D) offenders on intensive supervision probation programs received fewer rehabilitation services 
A) the programs must be structured 
B) high-risk clients fared no better than regular probationers 
C) offenders on intensive supervision probation programs had higher recidivism rates 
D) offenders on intensive supervision probation programs received fewer rehabilitation services

Question 17

What property crime had a median length of a probation order that exceeded one year in 2010-11?

Accepted Answer

A) theft 
B) break and enter 
C) possession of stolen property 
D) breach of probation 
A) theft 
B) break and enter 
C) possession of stolen property 
D) breach of probation

Question 18

What is the maximum length of a probation order for adult offenders?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 year 
B) 2 years 
C) 3 years 
D) 4 years 
A) 1 year 
B) 2 years 
C) 3 years 
D) 4 years

Question 19

In 2010-11,what was the most common point of entry in four of the six provinces studied?

Accepted Answer

A) remand 
B) sentenced custody 
C) community supervision 
D) probation 
A) remand 
B) sentenced custody 
C) community supervision 
D) probation

Question 20

What was the most common offence in the category of crime against the person that involved a fine included in the sentence during 2011-12?

Accepted Answer

A) uttering threats 
B) aggravated assault 
C) robbery 
D) sexual assault Level 1 
A) uttering threats 
B) aggravated assault 
C) robbery 
D) sexual assault Level 1

A conditional sentence has to be the same length as if the offender received a period of incarceration as their sentence.

Brittany is a judge who decides there is a possibility that an offender is a high-risk threat to the safety of the community.For how many years can she place the offender on probation?

According to the Criminal Code,when can a conditional sentence be imposed?

In 2010-11,the rate of offenders on a conditional sentence decreased from the previous year.

Applicants applying for day parole have a much higher success rate than full parole.

Recidivism rates are considered to be the most important criteria by which success or failure of a conditional release program is judged.

During 2011-12,those cases that had a fine as the most frequently imposed sentence involved drug possession cases.

At what time can an inmate apply for full parole in the federal correctional system?

Provincial parole boards have the power to grant day parole.

Probation is based on the idea that some offenders do not threaten the safety of the public.

Corrine has been given a conditional sentence for the crime she recently committed.Which of the following is an example of an optional condition she might be given?

Discuss in detail the community justice movement and how it is related to community courts.

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of problem-solving courts?

Which of the following is an optional condition for a conditional sentence?

According to Tonry,intensive supervision programs have succeeded in achieving their stated goals.

What did the study of intensive supervision probation programs by Gendreau and Little document?

What property crime had a median length of a probation order that exceeded one year in 2010-11?

What is the maximum length of a probation order for adult offenders?

In 2010-11,what was the most common point of entry in four of the six provinces studied?

What was the most common offence in the category of crime against the person that involved a fine included in the sentence during 2011-12?

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Exam 11: Offenders Supervised in the Community

A conditional sentence has to be the same length as if the offender received a period of incarceration as their sentence.

Brittany is a judge who decides there is a possibility that an offender is a high-risk threat to the safety of the community.For how many years can she place the offender on probation?

According to the Criminal Code,when can a conditional sentence be imposed?

In 2010-11,the rate of offenders on a conditional sentence decreased from the previous year.

Applicants applying for day parole have a much higher success rate than full parole.

Recidivism rates are considered to be the most important criteria by which success or failure of a conditional release program is judged.

During 2011-12,those cases that had a fine as the most frequently imposed sentence involved drug possession cases.

At what time can an inmate apply for full parole in the federal correctional system?

Provincial parole boards have the power to grant day parole.

Probation is based on the idea that some offenders do not threaten the safety of the public.

Corrine has been given a conditional sentence for the crime she recently committed.Which of the following is an example of an optional condition she might be given?

Discuss in detail the community justice movement and how it is related to community courts.

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of problem-solving courts?

Which of the following is an optional condition for a conditional sentence?

According to Tonry,intensive supervision programs have succeeded in achieving their stated goals.

What did the study of intensive supervision probation programs by Gendreau and Little document?

What property crime had a median length of a probation order that exceeded one year in 2010-11?

What is the maximum length of a probation order for adult offenders?

In 2010-11,what was the most common point of entry in four of the six provinces studied?

What was the most common offence in the category of crime against the person that involved a fine included in the sentence during 2011-12?

An Overview of the Criminal Justice System in Canada

Criminal Law and Criminal Justice in Canada

Control Philosophy and Criminal Justice Policy

Crime Rates, Crime Trends, and Criminal Victimization in Canada

The Context of Policing

The Practice of Policing

The Police and the Law

Pretrial Criminal Procedure

The Courts and Criminal Trial Procedure

Sentences and Dispositions

Corrections in Canada

Community Reintegration

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