A ____________________ is a sentence that delays conviction on a guilty plea until the sentenced offender has successfully served his or her probation term

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


deferred sentence

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Which of the following is true of transactional leaders in a prison?

a. They emphasize the setof values and principles to be used as guidelines inresponding to issues. b. They help staff and the organizationto learn and to work through problems in anadaptive manner. c. They provide high levels of staff empowerment to deal with everyday issues. d. They are mostly autocratic in nature and set the rules for staff to follow.

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A legal doctrine in which the state plays the role of a parent is called ________.

A. mens rea B. the law of parent rights C. stare decisis D. actus reus E. parens patriae

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Both Lawson Lamar and Jeff Ashton's job title might have been any of the following except

a. state's attorney b. public prosecutor c. county prosecutor d. attorney general

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According to Fyfe and Kane, "conduct-related probationary failures" is:

a. the use of excessive force, psychological abuse, or discrimination. b. all offenses except those that are drug-related with the goal of profit. c. simple failure to meet job expectations. d. violating one or more departmental rules.

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