A young adult is arrested for possession of five grams of crack in

California. It is her first offense as an adult. She was convicted once
on a drug charge as a juvenile. What would you say is most likely to
happen to her?

A. She will automatically be sentenced to five years of prison.
B. She will receive treatment, as first- and second time offenders in
California are mandated to do.
C. She will be imprisoned without treatment, as California does not
require treatment for drug-related offenses.
D. She will most likely serve a short period of time in prison and be
released on probation, as California is experiencing a severe
crisis of prison overcrowding.


C

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