Let's pretend that an individual is granted probation instead of being incarcerated for an assault, and commits murder while on probation. Probation was part of a plea bargain with the local district...

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Let's pretend that an individual is granted probation instead of being incarcerated for an assault, and commits murder while on probation.


Probation was part of a plea bargain with the local district attorney's office. The local district attorney wants to reduce the number of people who are incarcerated.


The assigned probation officer has a heavy caseloadand has failed to check on the probationer in the weeks leading up to the murder.


Who would you want to be held accountable? The individual committing the offense? The probation officer? The judge who accepted the deal and granted probation instead of incarcerating the individual? The district attorney for not prosecuting to the fullest extent of the law? Some combination of all?


Who bears responsibility for the actions of those given probation instead of incarceration? Explain your rationale.



Answered 1 days AfterJul 03, 2022

Answer To: Let's pretend that an individual is granted probation instead of being incarcerated for an assault,...

Tanmoy answered on Jul 05 2022
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Introduction
Probation, is a process of correction due to which the offenders who are sentenced for imprisonment are being suspended on certain conditions such as good behavior and agreeing to be kept under close supervision for a specific duration. It generally begins with pre-sentence inquiry of the offender post their guilt are being recognized.
Analysis
    In this case there is no one solely liable for the activities conducted by the offenders sentenced to probation. These offenders were being locked up in the prison due to...
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