Revoking probation is a decision made by a judge and revoking parole is the responsibility of a parole board
a. True
b. False
a
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The prosecutor in the case expresses concern that Scott is headed down the wrong path and suggests a little prison time would shake him up. The defense attorney in the case believes that it is not necessary to imprison Scott for this offense. Even though the law states that Scott can serve up to 5 years in a state prison for his offense, his attorney believes that prison resources are too scarce
and that Scott is an offender who qualifies for a community- based sanction. This practice is known as: a. diversion. b. incapacitation. c. reintegration. d. specific deterrence.
According to the Elliott research, which is not an important association between substance abuse and delinquency?
a. Alcohol abuse seems to be a cause of marijuana and other drug abuse. b. Marijuana use is a cause of multiple drug use. c. Youths who use prescription pain medications engage in more serious delinquent acts. d. Youths who commit felonies started off with minor delinquent acts.
The use of confidential informants raises the issue of entrapment
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false