Rufus Alcott is suspected of selling illegal drugs in the neighborhood where he lives. He unwittingly sells illegal drugs to an undercover officer and is subsequently arrested and charged with a felony. While Rufus awaits trial in the county jail, he is visited by his court-appointed public defender. Given the circumstances of Rufus's arrest, if he is found guilty, he will likely serve his sentence in which level of government's prison?

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Rufus Alcott is suspected of selling illegal drugs in the neighborhood where he lives.  He unwittingly sells illegal drugs to an undercover officer and is subsequently arrested and charged with a felony.  While Rufus awaits trial in the county jail, he is visited by his court-appointed public defender. Given the circumstances of Rufus's arrest, if he is found guilty, he will likely serve his sentence in which level of government's prison?

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Selling illegal drugs typically violates state laws, and individuals found guilty of such offenses are usually sentenced to serve time in state prisons. Federal prisons are reserved for crimes that violate federal laws, while city and county jails typically hold individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences for misdemeanors.

Rufus Alcott Is Suspected of Selling Illegal Drugs in the Neighborhood