The examination of a convicted offender's background prior to sentencing that is generally conducted by probation or parole officials is called the:

a. Presentence investigation.
b. Victims' rights investigation.
c. Presumptive sentencing investigation.
d. General deterrence investigation.


a

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A(n) ______________ bond is required when a defendant is released without having to make any payment but is liable for the full bail amount if they fail to appear

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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LSD was once believed to be a useful treatment for what illness?

a. Parkinson's disease b. schizophrenia c. Alzheimer's disease d. panic attacks

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Reparation boards clarify how the offender will repair the harm done, and they

A. enforce the conditions of supervision. B. identify strategies to reduce future offending. C. seek restitution/repayment. D. share grief with the offender.

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Which term refers to when the prosecutor drops the charges during a case?

A. nolle prosequi B. nolo contendere C. mallum in se D. mallum prohibitum

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