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Title: Bob is sentenced to five years in prison. His lawyer says he will see what he can do for him, but ...
Post by: geoffrey on Aug 17, 2018
Bob is sentenced to five years in prison. His lawyer says he will see what he can do for him, but not to count on anything. After being in prison for three weeks, Bob is brought back to court and the judge places him on probation. This is an example of:
 
  A) community service.
  B) a mixed sentence.
  C) shock incarceration.
  D) shock probation.

Question 2

Ninety days in jail to be followed by a probationary period of two years is an example of:
 
  A) shock probation.
  B) shock incarceration.
  C) a mixed sentence.
  D) a split sentence.
Title: Bob is sentenced to five years in prison. His lawyer says he will see what he can do for him, but ...
Post by: ankilker on Aug 17, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D