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was dropped given her felony conviction. White was assigned to Officer Myers with the
Centervale Probation and Parole Office to complete a sentencing assessment report for the
court. The portions of the sentencing assessment report include the narratives from the police
reports, history of the offender, education, employment, substance abuse, specialized training,
and a recommendation regarding the ability to succeed under a period of supervision. Given
her recent history of supervision, White was sentenced to five years within the department of
corrections.
While incarcerated, White was given a parole hearing date within eighteen months of her
incarceration. She appeared in front of the Parole Board and was given a release date after
twenty-four months of incarceration.
Here's What You Need to Do:
Use APA format and citation guidelines to compose a paper (8- to 10-page, not including the
title page or references page), on the parole system and process based on White's case that
addresses the following:
Explain how the history of probation and parole influences the decisions that are made in the
Adult Court System toward the supervision of adult offenders, highlighting the differences
between past and present processes and practices.
Determine whether White was on probation or parole during her first period of supervision.
Analyze the opportunities that were given to her during that period. When White was released
from the Centervale Jail, determine her supervision status. Explain whether it was different
from her first period of supervision. Analyze and discuss the reasons for any changes you
discover.
Analyze how White violated her probation and describe each offense.
In detail, identify and describe the presentence investigation information needed in order to
complete the process before the judge renders his or her decision in the sentencing stage.
Explain the importance of the presentencing investigation process in White's case and the
reason why the guidelines for sentencing must be followed in every case.
Identify the parole parameters you would set for White if you were on her Parole Committee.
Explain the impact White's release might have on Daugherty. Then compare stipulations set
forth by the Court and the Parole Board. Explain whether the Court and the Parole Board aim
for the same goal. Defend your position using examples.