CASE 12.3
Robert Land is arrested for driving under the influence following a celebration of his brother's election as mayor of a small town in South Carolina. Robert has no prior arrests and is 24 years old. Given this information, answer the following questions:
-Given Mr. Land's noncriminal past, the judge sentences Robert to nine months in jail but gives him which type of sentence upon completion of a substance abuse program and no further criminal activity

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A suspended sentence means that the defendant is given a jail sentence but is allowed to serve it outside of jail, as long as they meet certain conditions such as completing a substance abuse program and not committing any further crimes. This type of sentence is commonly given to first-time offenders with no prior criminal history.

CASE 12.3 Robert Land Is Arrested for Driving Under the Influence Following