When a Judge Delays a Defendant's Serving of a Sentence

question 51

Multiple Choice

When a judge delays a defendant's serving of a sentence after he or she has been convicted or found guilty in order to allow the defendant to perform a period of community supervision, it is referred to as a(n) _____.

• A) straight sentence
• B) suspended sentence
• C) sentencing enhancement
• D) intermediate sanction

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Definitions:

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Net Present Value

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Monthly Interest Rate

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