Author Question: Intensive supervision probation (ISP) clients typically have lower violation rates than traditional ... (Read 97 times)

TFauchery · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Intensive supervision probation (ISP) clients typically have lower violation rates than traditional probationers.

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Describe felonies and misdemeanors and discuss the differences between the two. Crimes are either classified as felonies or misdemeanors based on their

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kingfahad97 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

o seriousness.
Felonies are serious crimes punishable by death or by imprisonment in a
o penitentiary for 1 year or longer.
The Model Penal Code mentions four degrees of felonies that include capital offenses, first degree felonies, second degree felonies, and third degree felonies.
Capital offenses may result in the penalty of death. First degree felonies are
o punishable by a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Second degree felonies
are punishable by a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment and third degree felonies by a maximum of 5 years' imprisonment.

o Murder is the most well-known felony.
Misdemeanors are crimes punishable by a fine or confinement for up to 1 year.
o The offender will serve the time in a local jail.
o Common misdemeanors are disorderly conduct and trespassing.
o Misdemeanors can also be classified as gross or petty.