The Evidentiary Standard That Courts Apply When Considering Whether to Revoke

question 62

Multiple Choice

The evidentiary standard that courts apply when considering whether to revoke probation is that the _______________.

• A) alleged violation is proven beyond a reasonable doubt
• B) court is reasonably satisfied as to the probationer's violation
• C) alleged violation is established by a preponderance of the evidence
• D) alleged violation is established by clear and convincing evidence

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Definitions:

Emotional Reaction

A complex psychological state involving an individual's specific feelings, physiological responses, and behaviors in response to stimuli.

Mental Reframing

The process of intentionally shifting one's perspective on a situation to change its emotional impact, often used in cognitive behavioral therapy.

Action Identification Theory

A psychological theory that explains how individuals conceive of their actions in terms of higher-level goals or lower-level details.

Concrete Goal

A specific, clearly defined, and measurable objective that an individual or group aims to achieve.