Who makes the release decision when an offender is sentenced to shock parole?

A) The prosecutor
B) The parole board
C) The U.S. Sentencing Commission
D) The judge


B) The parole board

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Why is the plea of “not guilty by reason of insanity” generally not to the advantage of the accused?

A. The defendant may have to undergo psychiatric testing and evaluation. B. The defendant is admitting guilt. C. The defendant also pleads not guilty. D. The defendant is claiming lack of culpability.

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Probation works best when the judge and the supervising officer have close contact

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Officers legitimately stopped an auto and had probable cause to believe that it contained narcotics inside the passenger area. During the search of the car the officer found a closed paper bag and a zippered leather pouch. To lawfully search further, the officer _____

a. needs to get a warrant b. may immediately open the bag but not the pouch c. may immediately open both the bag and the pouch d. must arrest the occupants and only then search without a warrant

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What are the major points of Walter Reckless’s containment theory

What will be an ideal response?

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