In a presentence report, the ________ estimates the offender's degree of risk to the community and need factors (sociological, psychological, and economic) that impact criminal behavior.
A. probation officer
B. prosecutor
C. presiding judge
D. arresting officer
Answer: A
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a. judicial b. legislative c. executive d. none of the above
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What do due process adherents advocate regarding plea bargaining?
A. abolishing bargaining and increasing the number of trials B. abolishing bargaining C. increasing the number of trials D. None of these answers is correct.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.