Law and Politics

John Augustus rescued more than 2,000 defendants from incarceration during his career.

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John Augustus used his personal finances to guarantee bail for defendants selected for diversion from jail.

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Parole results in the conditional release of a convicted offender prior to him or her serving any prison time.

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Pardon and commutation of sentence can only be performed by Congress.

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Inmates cannot earn early release from prison.

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Which of the following is a role of a parole officer? Choose the best answer.

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Who is responsible for deciding whether an inmate is to receive early release?

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In 2014, what was the percentage of parolees who do NOT successfully complete parole and are ...

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The origin of parole based on the concept of releasing prisoners on their honor after serving a ...

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Who is responsible for the mark system, a forerunner of the parole system?

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Prior to the Warren Court in Escoe v. Zerbst, probation was considered to be ________.

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Imprisonment for violating a condition of probation is called a ________.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the standard conditions for a probationer?

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In a 2014 report from BJS, what percentage of prisoners successfully completed parole?

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Approximately how much does it cost to keep someone on probation for a year?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the five parts of the federal presentence investigation report?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the five common organizational structures for state probation ...

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How many pardons can a governor grant?

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Reduction in the severity or length of an inmate's sentence is called a(n) ________.

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Who has the authority to grant a pardon or clemency for federal prisoners?

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How much good-time credit can a federal prisoner earn annually after completion of the first year of ...

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Another term used to denote probation is ________.

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When a defendant is offered an alternative to criminal trial and a possible prison sentence, it is ...

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Identify a minimum of 3 issues involving the physical health of inmates while incarcerated. Discuss ...

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Discuss the loss of the right to vote for inmates who are incarcerated. Decide if race is an ...

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