In Regard to the Rules of Community Supervision (Probation) Requirements

question 32

Multiple Choice

In regard to the rules of community supervision (probation) requirements, what are the results of compliance versus violation?

• A) A criminal in compliance will likely have his or her record expunged, while a criminal in violation will likely be given a harsher sentence in the future.
• B) A criminal in compliance will likely receive an early release of up to one-third the term, while a criminal in violation may be sent to jail for the remainder of his or her sentence.
• C) A criminal in compliance will likely receive monetary compensation for his or her time, while a criminal in violation may be sent to jail for the remainder of his or her sentence.
• D) A criminal in compliance will likely receive an early release of up to two-thirds the term, while a criminal in violation may be sent to jail for the remainder of his or her sentence, with an additional amount of time added to his or her initial sentencing.
• E) A criminal in compliance will likely receive an early release after the first year of the term, while a criminal in violation may be sent to death row.

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