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saraeharris

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A first-time, adult, drug offender is channeled through a drug court. This means that ________ and the likelihood of effectiveness is ________ that of other diversionary programs.
 
  A. the case may be adjudicated and sentencing withheld while the
  defendant is in treatment; less than
  B. the case and sentencing may be adjudicated while the defendant
  is in treatment; less than
  C. prosecution and adjudication may be deferred while the
  defendant enters treatment; equal to
  D. prosecution and adjudication may be deferred while the
  defendant enters treatment; greater than

Question 2

young adult is arrested for possession of five grams of crack in California. It is her first offense as an adult. She was convicted once on a drug charge as a juvenile. What would you say is most likely to happen to her?
 
  A. She will automatically be sentenced to five years of prison.
  B. She will receive treatment, as first- and second time offenders in
  California are mandated to do.
  C. She will be imprisoned without treatment, as California does not
  require treatment for drug-related offenses.
  D. She will most likely serve a short period of time in prison and be
  released on probation, as California is experiencing a severe
  crisis of prison overcrowding.



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mariahkathleeen

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C




saraeharris

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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