After many months of successful meetings, Adam’s probation officer catches him using drugs after a relapse. The officer decides not to arrest Adam or begin proceedings to revoke his probation based on his track record and his desire to stay clean. This is an example of ______.
A. a probation officer exercising discretion
B. a probation officer assessing an offender’s static risk predictors
C. a probation officer breaking the law to protect an offender
D. a probation officer compiling a presentence report
A. a probation officer exercising discretion
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. Central b. Northwestern c. Southwestern d. Northeastern
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