Xiong Sun is a superior court judge who is in the process of deciding the sentences of three 18-year-old boys who were involved with a drag racing case. When the officer pulled the boys over for a traffic violation, the driver was legally drunk, the two passengers were also drunk, and there were open containers of beer in the car. Luckily, a traffic accident was avoided by the police stop.
The driver of the car in question blew a 1.0 on the breathalyzer when it was administered. He had a previous reckless driving charge as well as a speeding ticket. Which of the following would not be a potential punishment?
a. Probation.b. Parole.c. Home confinement.d. Day center.e. Community service.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: b
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