If a Defendant Is Convicted, the Judge Normally Orders a Presentence

question 62

Multiple Choice

If a defendant is convicted, the judge normally orders a presentence investigation conducted by the ______ preparatory to imposing a sentence.

• A) prosecuting attorney
• B) probation department
• C) defense attorney
• D) court bailiff

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Definitions:

Francium

A highly radioactive metal with the atomic symbol Fr, the least stable and most rare naturally occurring element in the periodic table.

Conduct

To transmit or facilitate the transfer of something such as electricity or heat.

Atoms

The basic units of matter composed of a nucleus surrounded by electrons, representing the smallest component of an element that retains its chemical properties.

Compound

A substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in fixed proportions.