Xiong Sun Is a Superior Court Judge Who Is in the Process

Multiple Choice

Xiong Sun is a superior court judge who is in the process of deciding the sentences of three 18-year-old boys who were involved with a drag racing case. When the officer pulled the boys over for a traffic violation, the driver was legally drunk, the two passengers were also drunk, and there were open containers of beer in the car. Luckily, a traffic accident was avoided by the police stop. Passenger 1 was holding a can of beer when the officer shined his light on him, a misdemeanor in this instance.  The most likely punishment is:

A) probation.
B) parole.
C) prison.
D) prison and then parole.
E) jail and then parole.