ESCJ.SIEG.17.10.07 – Be familiar with the legal rights of probationers.
Jaime has just pled guilty to cocaine possession. At first she claimed that the drugs weren’t hers but figured the judge
might be lenient if he knew that she had fought with cocaine addiction since she was 14 years old. Her parents are in the
public spotlight and the publicity was just too much for her to handle so she left home when she was 16, certain that she
could make it on her own. After living on the streets addicted to anything she could get her hands on, she finally went
back home to seek help from her parents who put her in rehab about 6 months ago.
67. Jaime was sentenced to a $2,000 fine, 300 hours of community service, and 2 months of intensive outpatient drug
treatment. What do you think is the most likely reason for Jaime’s sentence?
There is no room in jail for another drug offender.
Sentencing Jaime to a harsher punishment may embarrass her parents.
An attempt to help Jaime maintain the ties that she rebuilt with her family and community.
Restitution and community service is appropriate for a troubled drug offender.
ESCJ.SIEG.17.10.09 – Know what is meant by intermediate sanctions.
68. Even though she is going to get help, Jamie feels like her sentence is a waste of time. Her probation officer asks a lot
of questions when they meet. He asks questions about her family, her living situation, her relationships with others, and of
course her triggers for using drugs. What is he doing?
Motivational interviewing
ESCJ.SIEG.17.10.06 – List and discuss the elements of a probation department’s duties.
69. Jaime has relapsed and she knows that her probation officer is going to violate her probation but she tells him anyway,
knowing he’ll likely find out. He suggests that they try treatment again but inpatient treatment this time around. What
further conditions will Jaime be subjected to?
Fines to pay for treatment
Sentencing circles such as Narcotics Anonymous
House arrest to receive treatment
ESCJ.SIEG.17.10.09 – Know what is meant by intermediate sanctions.
Greg is 18 years old and has a drinking problem. He dropped out of high school and doesn’t have a steady job, but rather
picks up bits and pieces of work when people are hiring for the short term. Last night he was arrested for driving while