Question 1

In what case did the Supreme Court rule that the defendant does not have a right to receive a copy of the presentence investigation report?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Williams v. New York 
B)  ​Morrisey v. Brewer 
C)  ​Gagnon v. Scarpelli 
D)  ​Bell v. Wolfish 
A)  ​Williams v. New York 
B)  ​Morrisey v. Brewer 
C)  ​Gagnon v. Scarpelli 
D)  ​Bell v. Wolfish

Question 2

In which of the following ways may probation be terminated?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​The probationer completes the period of probation. 
B)  ​Probation caseloads are so large that some probationers have their probation terminated. 
C)  ​The probationer commits some misbehavior that warrants the probation be terminated. 
D)  ​Both the probationer completes the period of probation and the probationer commits some misbehavior that warrants the probation be terminated. 
A)  ​The probationer completes the period of probation. 
B)  ​Probation caseloads are so large that some probationers have their probation terminated. 
C)  ​The probationer commits some misbehavior that warrants the probation be terminated. 
D)  ​Both the probationer completes the period of probation and the probationer commits some misbehavior that warrants the probation be terminated.

Question 3

During the sentencing phase of a revocation hearing, the judge decides whether to impose a term of incarceration and if so, for how long.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss the role of the probation officer, in terms of both the investigative function and the supervisory function. Which is more effective and why? Why is the other not as effective? If you were a probation officer, which do you feel would occupy most of your time and why?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the role of the probation officer,...

Question 5

is a drug that inhibits drinking.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Methadone 
B)  ​Cocaine 
C)  ​Antabuse 
D)  ​Malabuse 
A)  ​Methadone 
B)  ​Cocaine 
C)  ​Antabuse 
D)  ​Malabuse

Question 6

Explain what is meant by revocation of probation. List and discuss the ways one could have their probation revoked? In your opinion, should all violators be given additional chances regardless of the number of times they have violated their probation? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain what is meant by revocation of...

Question 7

Which of the following was NOT one of the many innovative ideas of our nation's first probation officer, John Augustus?

Accepted Answer

A)  social casework 
B)  ​presentence investigation reports 
C)  ​system of parole 
D)  ​revocation of probation 
A)  social casework 
B)  ​presentence investigation reports 
C)  ​system of parole 
D)  ​revocation of probation

Question 8

The majority of probationers in the United States today are:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​white and female. 
B)  ​African American and male. 
C)  ​white and male. 
D)  ​Latino and male. 
A)  ​white and female. 
B)  ​African American and male. 
C)  ​white and male. 
D)  ​Latino and male.

Question 9

Today about _________ of those on probation have been convicted of a violent offense.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​one-fifth 
B)  ​three-quarters 
C)  ​one-third 
D)  ​one-half 
A)  ​one-fifth 
B)  ​three-quarters 
C)  ​one-third 
D)  ​one-half

Question 10

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below.
-Standard conditions

Accepted Answer

A) Failure to abide by rules and conditions of probation 
B) Fines, community service, restitution 
C) Reporting to the probation office a change of address 
D) Establishes goals for supervision and evaluates 
E) Constraints to deal with a significant problem/need
F)The first to provide bail for defendants
G)Formal obligation to perform an act within the community
H)Judge can suspend a sentence for good behavior
I)Method for increasing the effectiveness of correctional treatment
J)Approach crime from a problem-solving perspective 
A) Failure to abide by rules and conditions of probation 
B) Fines, community service, restitution 
C) Reporting to the probation office a change of address 
D) Establishes goals for supervision and evaluates 
E) Constraints to deal with a significant problem/need
F)The first to provide bail for defendants
G)Formal obligation to perform an act within the community
H)Judge can suspend a sentence for good behavior
I)Method for increasing the effectiveness of correctional treatment
J)Approach crime from a problem-solving perspective

Question 11

In this country, probation began with the innovative work of Jeremy Bentham, an English boot-maker, who was the first to provide bail for defendants under the authority of the London Police Court in 1841.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Probation was originally used mainly for:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​first-time offenders. 
B)  ​violent offenders. 
C)  ​low-level offenders. 
D)  ​guilty offenders. 
A)  ​first-time offenders. 
B)  ​violent offenders. 
C)  ​low-level offenders. 
D)  ​guilty offenders.

Question 13

What is the average caseload for probation officers in New York City?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​77 probationers per officer 
B)  ​114 probationers per officer 
C)  ​162 probationers per officer 
D)  ​249 probationers per officer 
A)  ​77 probationers per officer 
B)  ​114 probationers per officer 
C)  ​162 probationers per officer 
D)  ​249 probationers per officer

Question 14

According to the authors, there are now some technological advances in probation to monitor the actions of probations. These include:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​iris scans. 
B)  ​inserted microchips in the skin. 
C)  ​video conferencing. 
D)  ​ankle bracelets. 
A)  ​iris scans. 
B)  ​inserted microchips in the skin. 
C)  ​video conferencing. 
D)  ​ankle bracelets.

Question 15

investigative firms have recently begun to provide judges with PSIs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of investigative firms have recently begun to provide...

Question 16

The dual functions of probation are and .

Accepted Answer

investigation; super

Question 17

Probation officers rely upon their authority because they have little substantive power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Judicial reprieve in the United States:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​found widespread use in the late 1800s. 
B)  ​was the source of widespread judicial corruption during the early 1900s. 
C)  ​was never fully enacted. 
D)  ​was declared unconstitutional in 1916. 
A)  ​found widespread use in the late 1800s. 
B)  ​was the source of widespread judicial corruption during the early 1900s. 
C)  ​was never fully enacted. 
D)  ​was declared unconstitutional in 1916.

In what case did the Supreme Court rule that the defendant does not have a right to receive a copy of the presentence investigation report?

In which of the following ways may probation be terminated?

During the sentencing phase of a revocation hearing, the judge decides whether to impose a term of incarceration and if so, for how long.

Discuss the role of the probation officer, in terms of both the investigative function and the supervisory function. Which is more effective and why? Why is the other not as effective? If you were a probation officer, which do you feel would occupy most of your time and why?

is a drug that inhibits drinking.

Explain what is meant by revocation of probation. List and discuss the ways one could have their probation revoked? In your opinion, should all violators be given additional chances regardless of the number of times they have violated their probation? Why or why not?

Which of the following was NOT one of the many innovative ideas of our nation's first probation officer, John Augustus?

The majority of probationers in the United States today are:

Today about _________ of those on probation have been convicted of a violent offense.

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Standard conditions

In this country, probation began with the innovative work of Jeremy Bentham, an English boot-maker, who was the first to provide bail for defendants under the authority of the London Police Court in 1841.

Probation was originally used mainly for:

What is the average caseload for probation officers in New York City?

According to the authors, there are now some technological advances in probation to monitor the actions of probations. These include:

investigative firms have recently begun to provide judges with PSIs.

The dual functions of probation are and .

Probation officers rely upon their authority because they have little substantive power.

Judicial reprieve in the United States:

The Corrections System

The Early History of Correctional Thought and Practice

The History of Corrections in America

The Punishment of Offenders

The Law of Corrections

The Correctional Client

Jails: Detention and Short Term Incarceration

Intermediate Sanctions and Community Corrections

Incarceration

The Prison Experience

Incarceration of Women

Institutional Management

Institutional Programs

Release from Incarceration

Making It: Supervision in the Community

Corrections for Juveniles

Incarceration Trends

Race Ethnicity and Corrections

The Death Penalty

Community Justice

American Corrections

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Exam 8: Probation

In what case did the Supreme Court rule that the defendant does not have a right to receive a copy of the presentence investigation report?

In which of the following ways may probation be terminated?

During the sentencing phase of a revocation hearing, the judge decides whether to impose a term of incarceration and if so, for how long.

Discuss the role of the probation officer, in terms of both the investigative function and the supervisory function. Which is more effective and why? Why is the other not as effective? If you were a probation officer, which do you feel would occupy most of your time and why?

is a drug that inhibits drinking.

Explain what is meant by revocation of probation. List and discuss the ways one could have their probation revoked? In your opinion, should all violators be given additional chances regardless of the number of times they have violated their probation? Why or why not?

Which of the following was NOT one of the many innovative ideas of our nation's first probation officer, John Augustus?

The majority of probationers in the United States today are:

Today about _________ of those on probation have been convicted of a violent offense.

Match each item to the phrase or sentence listed below. -Standard conditions

In this country, probation began with the innovative work of Jeremy Bentham, an English boot-maker, who was the first to provide bail for defendants under the authority of the London Police Court in 1841.

Probation was originally used mainly for:

What is the average caseload for probation officers in New York City?

According to the authors, there are now some technological advances in probation to monitor the actions of probations. These include:

investigative firms have recently begun to provide judges with PSIs.

The dual functions of probation are and .

Probation officers rely upon their authority because they have little substantive power.

Judicial reprieve in the United States:

The Corrections System

The Early History of Correctional Thought and Practice

The History of Corrections in America

The Punishment of Offenders

The Law of Corrections

The Correctional Client

Jails: Detention and Short Term Incarceration

Intermediate Sanctions and Community Corrections

Incarceration

The Prison Experience

Incarceration of Women

Institutional Management

Institutional Programs

Release from Incarceration

Making It: Supervision in the Community

Corrections for Juveniles

Incarceration Trends

Race Ethnicity and Corrections

The Death Penalty

Community Justice

American Corrections

Filters