Question 1

Case 10-2
Sandra was recently released from a juvenile detention facility. She was serving time for theft, burglary, and assault. Sandra was in a well-known street gang. To celebrate her release from the juvenile facility and her 18th birthday, Sandra decided it would be fun to carjack a car with her gang member friends. She took a gun from her older brother. On the evening of the carjacking, Sandra and a fellow gang member approached a car that was being driven by an elderly woman. Sandra pointed the gun at the woman through the driver's side window and screamed for her to get out of the car. When the victim opened her door, Sandra pulled her out of the car and pushed her on the ground. Sandra jumped into the driver's seat of the vehicle while Sandra's friend jumped into the passenger side of the car. They drove around for a couple of hours before crashing the car into a tree and fleeing the scene.
Sandra's fingerprints were found on the vehicle and the victim identified Sandra as the offender from a photo lineup. Sandra was brought into custody and charged with an armed carjacking. Because of previous violent felony convictions, Sandra is looking at being charged under habitual offender laws. She can potentially get a 25-year prison sentence.
-If Sandra is convicted, what would be the most likely reason that she would be denied probation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sandra is a female. 
B)  Sandra is only 18 years old. 
C)  Sandra used a weapon during the commission of the crime. 
D)  Sandra was in a gang.

Question 2

"An early release from a correctional facility, in which the convicted offender is given the chance to spend the remainder of her or his sentence under supervision in the community." This is the basic definition of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "An early release from a correctional facility,...

Question 3

Parole often falls under the domain of the ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parole often falls under the domain of...

Question 4

Identify and discuss the three general categories of probation conditions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify and discuss the three general categories...

Question 5

Probation is the least common form of punishment in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss sentencing options for judges other than probation and imprisonment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss sentencing options for judges other than...

Question 7

A punishment-oriented form of probation in which the offender is placed under stricter and more frequent surveillance and control than conventional probation by probation officers with limited caseloads is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  day reporting center. 
B)  home confinement. 
C)  intensive supervision probation. 
D)  pretrial diversion program.

Question 8

Case 10-1
Scott is a 24-year-old high school dropout. He has been in and out of trouble with the law since he was a teenager, committing mostly public nuisance offenses such as disorderly conduct and public intoxication. His girlfriend just broke up with him because he had no ambition in his life and she did not want to take care of him. She threw him out of her apartment. Scott just agreed to plead guilty for the crime of burglary after he broke into his ex­girlfriend's car to steal the change that she keeps in the cup-holder.
-The prosecutor in this case is adamant that Scott serve some jail time. In the plea discussions, the prosecutor suggests that Scott agree to spend 90 days in jail and then he will automatically serve a 2-year probation sentence. This suggested sentence is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  boot camp. 
B)  shock incarceration. 
C)  shock probation. 
D)  suspended sentence.

Question 9

Home detention is the strictest form of home monitoring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Case 10-1
Scott is a 24-year-old high school dropout. He has been in and out of trouble with the law since he was a teenager, committing mostly public nuisance offenses such as disorderly conduct and public intoxication. His girlfriend just broke up with him because he had no ambition in his life and she did not want to take care of him. She threw him out of her apartment. Scott just agreed to plead guilty for the crime of burglary after he broke into his ex­girlfriend's car to steal the change that she keeps in the cup-holder.
-The defense attorney is worried that sending Scott to jail will only make Scott's situation worse. While his court case was pending, Scott got a job at a local grocery store and has started to clean up his act. The defense attorney would prefer that if Scott were to plead guilty to the offense, he would not be required to serve any jail time immediately. He prefers that Scott be given a chance to prove himself and only have to serve time in jail if he reoffends. This type of sentence is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  boot camp. 
B)  shock incarceration. 
C)  shock probation. 
D)  suspended sentence.

Question 11

Case 10-2
Sandra was recently released from a juvenile detention facility. She was serving time for theft, burglary, and assault. Sandra was in a well-known street gang. To celebrate her release from the juvenile facility and her 18th birthday, Sandra decided it would be fun to carjack a car with her gang member friends. She took a gun from her older brother. On the evening of the carjacking, Sandra and a fellow gang member approached a car that was being driven by an elderly woman. Sandra pointed the gun at the woman through the driver's side window and screamed for her to get out of the car. When the victim opened her door, Sandra pulled her out of the car and pushed her on the ground. Sandra jumped into the driver's seat of the vehicle while Sandra's friend jumped into the passenger side of the car. They drove around for a couple of hours before crashing the car into a tree and fleeing the scene.
Sandra's fingerprints were found on the vehicle and the victim identified Sandra as the offender from a photo lineup. Sandra was brought into custody and charged with an armed carjacking. Because of previous violent felony convictions, Sandra is looking at being charged under habitual offender laws. She can potentially get a 25-year prison sentence.
-At sentencing, Sandra's defense attorney suggests a punishment­oriented form of probation where she will be placed under strict and more frequent surveillance than conventional probation. This punishment is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  intensive supervision probation. 
B)  intermediate supervision probation. 
C)  shock supervision probation. 
D)  extreme supervision probation.

Question 12

The prosecutor demands that Sandra be required to remain at home at all times and only be allowed to leave her home for medical emergencies. This type of sentence is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  curfew. 
B)  home detention. 
C)  home incarceration. 
D)  shock incarceration.

Question 13

Not every offender is eligible for ______, especially someone who was convicted on multiple charges or who seriously injured the victim.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Not every offender is eligible for ______,...

Question 14

Which goal of corrections focuses on preparing the offender for a return to the community unmarred by further criminal behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  deterrence 
B)  diversion 
C)  incapacitation 
D)  reintegration

Question 15

When parole is denied, the reasons usually involve poor prison behavior by the offender and/or the severity of the underlying crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Anger-control therapy is an example of a punitive condition of probation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

On successful completion of a drug court program, the offender is usually rewarded by:

Accepted Answer

A)  having all charges against him or her dropped. 
B)  spending a limited time in jail. 
C)  spending a limited time in prison. 
D)  spending a limited time on probation.

Question 18

Explain the role conflict that probation officers face.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the role conflict that probation officers...

Question 19

Forfeiture is a process by which the government seizes property gained from or used in criminal activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Probation is under the domain of the_________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Probation is under the domain of the_________...

Exam 10: Probation and Intermediate Sanctions

"An early release from a correctional facility, in which the convicted offender is given the chance to spend the remainder of her or his sentence under supervision in the community." This is the basic definition of __________.

Parole often falls under the domain of the ______________.

Identify and discuss the three general categories of probation conditions.

Probation is the least common form of punishment in the United States.

Discuss sentencing options for judges other than probation and imprisonment.

A punishment-oriented form of probation in which the offender is placed under stricter and more frequent surveillance and control than conventional probation by probation officers with limited caseloads is a(n) :

Home detention is the strictest form of home monitoring.

The prosecutor demands that Sandra be required to remain at home at all times and only be allowed to leave her home for medical emergencies. This type of sentence is referred to as:

Not every offender is eligible for ______, especially someone who was convicted on multiple charges or who seriously injured the victim.

Which goal of corrections focuses on preparing the offender for a return to the community unmarred by further criminal behavior?

When parole is denied, the reasons usually involve poor prison behavior by the offender and/or the severity of the underlying crime.

Anger-control therapy is an example of a punitive condition of probation.

On successful completion of a drug court program, the offender is usually rewarded by:

Explain the role conflict that probation officers face.

Forfeiture is a process by which the government seizes property gained from or used in criminal activity.

Probation is under the domain of the_________ .