Many Scholars Argue That Probation Will Continue to Be the Sentence

Multiple Choice

Many scholars argue that probation will continue to be the sentence of choice in both felony and misdemeanor cases because it:

A) controls for recidivism better than other intermediate sanctions.
B) holds the promise of great financial savings.
C) best fulfills the promise of rehabilitation.
D) is justified in the ladder of punishment as a just desert sanction based on the severity of the criminal act.