The Extent of Probation
What is probation?
Probation is a suspended sentence; it is a deferred prison sentence with conditions for the convicted offender.
What can violating the conditions of probation lead to?
Probation revocation.
Which US Supreme Court ruled that federal judges cannot suspend sentences and order probation?
Killets case
Elizabeth
What percentage of those found guilty in the United States does probation affect?
Between 20% and 60% of those found guilty.
What are the two types of conditions for probation?
General and Specific.
How many federal judicial districts are there?
94
What came first, Orange the color or Orange the fruit?
Orange the Fruit
Who was granted probation for shooting her fiancé in the chest?
Carrie Mote, 47 years old, of Vernon, Connecticut.
True or False: General conditions apply to all probationers in a given jurisdiction.
True
What year did Congress pass National Probation Act ?
1925
What is the only word in the English language that is always spelled "incorrectly"?
"Incorrectly"
What did Carrie Mote claim as the reason for her actions?
Emotional distress.
When are specific conditions given?
When a judge deems it necessary for the probationer in order to give them guidance or control.
How many probation officers were there when the Act passed?
8
What is the one thing that everyone in the world does at the exact same time?
Grow Older.
How many years in prison did Carrie Mote face before being granted probation?
Up to 20 years in prison.
Specific conditions are an add on to what conditions?
General
What does DSS stand for?
Decision Support System
Who is the prime minister of Isreal ?
Netanyahu aka Maximus Olmedo