What characteristics are associated with persons who are likely to be successful when placed on community supervision? What are the characteristics of persons who are unlikely to be successful?
What will be an ideal response?
Persons most likely to have successful community supervision are those over age 30 with stable employment and educational skills; stable housing and family support; and who completed substance abuse treatment. Community supervision is less likely to be successful for persons who are under age 30; have deficient employment and educational skills, are transient; lack a social support system; and did not complete treatment programs.
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What is the penalty for violating a defendant’s right to a speedy trial?
A. The case is dismissed. B. The prosecutor is held in contempt of court. C. The charges are automatically reduced. D. A plea bargain is automatically issued.
Which of the following is NOT a decision that is in the discretion of correctional officials?
a. assign convicts appropriate housing in prison or jail b. impose sentences c. punish prisoners who misbehave d. reward prisoners who behave well
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