David Thompson has just been arrested and charged with arson. This is his third charge within the last four years. He has just recently completed probation from his last charge. David is concerned that he may not have enough cash to make bail.
David is unable to locate the required money for his release. He will be forced to spend his time awaiting trial in:
a. pretrial detention.b. prison.c. probationd. pretrial release.e. parole.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: a
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