List and explain the two kinds of suspended sentence identified in this chapter. Why is the distinction critical to understanding how our modern probation system now operates?
What will be an ideal response?
There are two kinds of suspended sentence—suspension of imposition of sentence and suspension of execution of sentence. In the case of suspension of imposition of sentence, a verdict or plea may be reached, but no sentence is pronounced, and there is no conviction. This means that there is no criminal record and no loss of civil rights provided law-abiding behavior continues for a specified period of time (for example, for three years). The withholding or postponement of sentence is revoked or terminated if the offender commits a new crime.
In the case of suspension of execution of sentence, the defendant is placed on probation and the conviction remains on record. A conviction is followed by the execution of criminal sanctions and loss of civil rights and privileges. The suspended sentence can thus be either a separate disposition or a sentencing alternative connected with probation.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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