Question 1

Which of the following reasons could contribute toan offender being denied probation? ​

Accepted Answer

All of the listed reasons (conviction of multiple charges, being on parole at the time of arrest, and using a weapon during the commission of a crime) can contribute to an offender being denied probation. These factors are considered aggravating circumstances that can influence a judge's decision to deny probation in favor of a more stringent penalty.

Question 2

Failing toreport a change of address is a_____violation, which may result in revocation of probation. ​

Accepted Answer

Failing to report a change of address is considered a technical violation of probation terms, which can lead to consequences such as revocation of probation. Technical violations involve breaking specific rules or conditions of probation rather than committing new criminal offenses.

Question 3

T he conditions placed on a probationer fall intothree categories. Which of the following is NoT one of these categories? ​

Accepted Answer

Cumulative conditions are not a recognized category of conditions placed on a probationer. The recognized categories typically include Standard conditions (general requirements imposed on all probationers), Punitive conditions (meant to punish), and Treatment conditions (aimed at rehabilitation).

Question 4

Reintegration has a strong theoretical basis in the ____philosophy of punishment. ​

Accepted Answer

Reintegration is closely associated with the rehabilitative philosophy of punishment, which focuses on reforming the offender so that they can return to society as a productive member. This approach emphasizes treatment and support to address the underlying issues that led to criminal behavior, aiming for the offender's successful reintegration into the community.

Question 5

A strategy tokeep those offenders whoqualify away from prison and jail and toward community-based and intermediate sanctions is: ​

Accepted Answer

Diversion is the strategy aimed at redirecting offenders away from traditional criminal justice processes and into alternative systems of care and support, thus avoiding the negative impacts of incarceration.

Question 6

Alsoreferred toas shock probation, ___________________ is when the offender is sentenced toa specific amount of time in prison or jail, tobe followed immediately by a period of probation. ​

Accepted Answer

Split sentence probation involves a combination of a jail or prison term followed by a period of probation, which is designed to serve as a deterrent to future offenses by exposing the offender to the consequences of incarceration for a short period before releasing them on probation.

Question 7

A majority of states limit intensive supervision probation tooffenders who: ​

Accepted Answer

Intensive supervision probation is often reserved for offenders who have not violated probation before, as it is a more stringent form of monitoring intended for those who may need closer oversight to ensure compliance.

Question 8

If offenders choose toattend drug court, they place themselves in the hands of a     ____whowill enforce a mixture of treatment and sanctions in an attempt tocure their addiction. ​

Accepted Answer

Drug courts are specialized court programs that target criminal defendants and offenders, juvenile offenders, and parents with pending child welfare cases who have alcohol and other drug dependency problems. In these courts, a judge oversees a combination of treatment and sanctions to encourage recovery and rehabilitation.

Question 9

A process by which the government seizes private property attached tocriminal activity is: ​

Accepted Answer

Forfeiture is the process by which the government seizes private property attached to criminal activity, often as a penalty for illegal actions or as a means to disrupt or dismantle criminal enterprises.

Question 10

Which of the following is true regarding intermediate sanctions? ​

Accepted Answer

Intermediate sanctions offer a range of sentencing options that are more restrictive than traditional probation but less so than imprisonment, tailored to fit the specific needs and circumstances of offenders, thereby also helping to relieve the strain on overcrowded prisons and overburdened probation systems.

Question 11

A judicially imposed condition in which an offender is sentenced after being convicted of a crime, but is not required tobegin serving the sentence immediately is referred toas: ​

Accepted Answer

A suspended sentence is when the court gives a convicted individual a sentence but does not require them to serve it immediately, allowing them to remain in the community under certain conditions. If the individual fails to meet these conditions, they may then be required to serve the sentence.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Reintegration focuses on preparing the offender to return to the community with the aim of them not engaging in further criminal behavior. It involves various support mechanisms and programs designed to help the individual adjust and find a productive place in society.

Question 13

Which of the following is NoT  a risk factor of recidivism? ​

Accepted Answer

Lack of education is not considered a direct risk factor for recidivism. While it can contribute to the circumstances that lead to criminal behavior, it is not a direct cause like antisocial personality patterns, procriminal attitudes, or social supports for crime, which more directly influence an individual's likelihood to reoffend.

Question 14

During this hearing, the probation agency presents evidence tosupport its claim of violation, and the probationer can attempt torefute this evidence. ​

Accepted Answer

A revocation hearing is where the probation agency presents evidence of a probation violation, and the probationer has the opportunity to refute this evidence. This process determines whether probation will be revoked.

Question 15

A n alternative totrial offered by a judge or prosecutor, in which the offender agrees toparticipate in a specified counseling or treatment program in return for withdrawal of the charges is known as a: ​

Accepted Answer

Pretrial diversion programs are alternatives to trial where the offender agrees to participate in specified counseling or treatment programs in exchange for having their charges withdrawn. This allows individuals to avoid criminal charges and a potential conviction by completing certain requirements set forth by the court or prosecutor.

Question 16

A community-based corrections center towhich offenders report on a daily basis for the purpose of treatment, education, and incapacitation is a: ​

Accepted Answer

Day reporting centers are facilities where offenders report daily for various programs such as treatment and education, without being incarcerated, thus serving as an alternative to traditional incarceration methods.

Question 17

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that probationers were entitled toan attorney during the revocation process? ​

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

About____________of parolees return toprison before the end of their parole period, mostly because they were convicted of a new offense or had their parole revoked.​

Accepted Answer

About a quarter of parolees return to prison before the end of their parole period, mostly because they were convicted of a new offense or had their parole revoked.

Question 19

Which of the following is NoT one of the options of intermediate sanctions that judges have in sentencing? ​

Accepted Answer

Imprisonment is not considered an intermediate sanction. Intermediate sanctions are alternatives to imprisonment, such as community service, fines, and restitution, which are designed to be less severe than incarceration.

Question 20

The most common form of punishment in the United States is: ​

Accepted Answer

Probation is the most common form of criminal punishment in the United States, allowing individuals convicted of crimes to remain in their communities under supervision instead of serving time in prison.

Quiz 10: Probation, Parole, and Intermediate Sanctions

Which of the following reasons could contribute toan offender being denied probation? ​

Failing toreport a change of address is a_____violation, which may result in revocation of probation. ​

T he conditions placed on a probationer fall intothree categories. Which of the following is NoT one of these categories? ​

Reintegration has a strong theoretical basis in the ____philosophy of punishment. ​

A strategy tokeep those offenders whoqualify away from prison and jail and toward community-based and intermediate sanctions is: ​

Alsoreferred toas shock probation, ___________________ is when the offender is sentenced toa specific amount of time in prison or jail, tobe followed immediately by a period of probation. ​

A majority of states limit intensive supervision probation tooffenders who: ​

If offenders choose toattend drug court, they place themselves in the hands of a ____whowill enforce a mixture of treatment and sanctions in an attempt tocure their addiction. ​

A process by which the government seizes private property attached tocriminal activity is: ​

Which of the following is true regarding intermediate sanctions? ​

A judicially imposed condition in which an offender is sentenced after being convicted of a crime, but is not required tobegin serving the sentence immediately is referred toas: ​

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

Which of the following is NoT a risk factor of recidivism? ​

During this hearing, the probation agency presents evidence tosupport its claim of violation, and the probationer can attempt torefute this evidence. ​

A n alternative totrial offered by a judge or prosecutor, in which the offender agrees toparticipate in a specified counseling or treatment program in return for withdrawal of the charges is known as a: ​

A community-based corrections center towhich offenders report on a daily basis for the purpose of treatment, education, and incapacitation is a: ​

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that probationers were entitled toan attorney during the revocation process? ​

About____________of parolees return toprison before the end of their parole period, mostly because they were convicted of a new offense or had their parole revoked.​

Which of the following is NoT one of the options of intermediate sanctions that judges have in sentencing? ​

The most common form of punishment in the United States is: ​

Which of the following reasons could contribute toan offender being denied probation?

Failing toreport a change of address is a_____violation, which may result in revocation of probation.

T he conditions placed on a probationer fall intothree categories. Which of the following is NoT one of these categories?

Reintegration has a strong theoretical basis in the ____philosophy of punishment.

A strategy tokeep those offenders whoqualify away from prison and jail and toward community-based and intermediate sanctions is:

Alsoreferred toas shock probation, ___________________ is when the offender is sentenced toa specific amount of time in prison or jail, tobe followed immediately by a period of probation.

A majority of states limit intensive supervision probation tooffenders who:

If offenders choose toattend drug court, they place themselves in the hands of a ____whowill enforce a mixture of treatment and sanctions in an attempt tocure their addiction.

A process by which the government seizes private property attached tocriminal activity is:

Which of the following is true regarding intermediate sanctions?

A judicially imposed condition in which an offender is sentenced after being convicted of a crime, but is not required tobegin serving the sentence immediately is referred toas:

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

Which of the following is NoT a risk factor of recidivism?

During this hearing, the probation agency presents evidence tosupport its claim of violation, and the probationer can attempt torefute this evidence.

A n alternative totrial offered by a judge or prosecutor, in which the offender agrees toparticipate in a specified counseling or treatment program in return for withdrawal of the charges is known as a:

A community-based corrections center towhich offenders report on a daily basis for the purpose of treatment, education, and incapacitation is a:

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that probationers were entitled toan attorney during the revocation process?

About____________of parolees return toprison before the end of their parole period, mostly because they were convicted of a new offense or had their parole revoked.

Which of the following is NoT one of the options of intermediate sanctions that judges have in sentencing?

The most common form of punishment in the United States is: