Which of the following was the ruling in the Gagnon v. Scarpelli case in 1973?

A) Full due process rights need to be afforded for a parole.
B) Parole is legally considered a privilege and not a right.
C) A parole officer must determine whether counsel shall be provided to the parole offender.
D) Parolees have a limited right to counsel.


Answer: D

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