The Examination of a Convicted Offender's Background Prior to Sentencing

question 27

Multiple Choice

The examination of a convicted offender's background prior to sentencing that is generally conducted by probation or parole officials is called the:

• A)Presentence investigation.
• B)Victims' rights investigation.
• C)Presumptive sentencing investigation.
• D)General deterrence investigation.

Understand the influence of social systems in therapeutic practices.

Acknowledge therapists' personal values and their impact on therapeutic outcomes.

Understand the concept of price elasticity of demand and supply.

Identify factors that affect the elasticity of demand and supply.

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