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:

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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:

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Probation is the most likely punishment for the described offenses, especially considering the age of the individuals involved and the nature of the crime (a misdemeanor for holding an open container of beer and involvement in drag racing without causing an accident). Probation allows for supervision without incarceration, which is often favored for non-violent, first-time offenders, particularly young ones.

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