In a Situation in Which the Defendant May Have Committed

question 50

Multiple Choice

In a situation in which the defendant may have committed his or her first offense, the judge is more likely to issue a punishment of ________.

• A) probation
• B) community service
• C) temporary jail time
• D) a reduction in sentence
• E) absolution of crime

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Definitions:

Ethanol

A volatile, flammable, clear liquid commonly used as a biofuel and in the manufacturing of various chemical compounds.

Methane

A potent greenhouse gas with a significant impact on global warming, more effective than carbon dioxide over a short period.

Butane

A hydrocarbon gas that is a constituent of natural gas and petroleum, used as fuel, in cigarette lighters, and as a propellant in aerosol sprays.

Biogas Digester

A device or structure that breaks down organic matter anaerobically (without oxygen) to produce biogas, a renewable energy source, and digestate, a nutrient-rich fertilizer.