Explain the benefit of bail to an offender. What will be an ...

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Explain the benefit of bail to an offender.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Compare felonies and misdemeanors and give examples of each.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 3

Match the sentencing option with the correct definition.
 
  A) Midrange punishments that fall between probation and imprisonment
  B) Offender pays a fine or restitution
  C) Sentence in prison for one year to life
  D) Sentence in jail for one year or less
  E) Prison sentence that is suspended for community supervision
 
  1) Economic sanctions
  2) Probation
  3) Intermediate sanctions
  4) Short term confinement
  5) Imprisonment

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: If an offender is granted bail, this allows him to maintain employment, education and family life that would be diminished or possibly destroyed by being detained in jail. In addition, the hope of bail is for the inmate to maintain societal norms rather than being exposed to a criminal lifestyle in jail.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Answer (should include points such as):
Felonies are offenses that are punishable by one year or more in prison. Examples of felonies are murder charges, robbery and rape (answers may vary). Misdemeanors are less serious crimes with punishment of less than one year of incarceration. Often, punishment of misdemeanors results in probation or community service. Examples of misdemeanors are lower level drug charges or prostitution.

Answer to Question 3

Answers: 1) B 2) E 3) A 4) D 5) C

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TYSM

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Excellent