Question: Can I please get a detailed answer for the bellow question? With the COVID-19 virus implications on society right now, many people are out of

Can I please get a detailed answer for the bellow question?

With the COVID-19 virus implications on society right now, many people are out of work. In Reno, there has been an increase in thefts of property from residences. This includes entering houses, garages, side yards, and vehicles (cars, boats, RVs) parked in driveways. Property is stolen and then converted to cash by the thief.

If you were to recommend a sentence for the following offender, what would you recommend the court impose?

Offender/offense:

Twenty-five year old male, no local family ties, high school graduate Criminal history - one prior DUI resulting in one year probation, fine, and two days jail Some drug and alcohol history reported Most recent employment: Laid off from warehouse job in Sparks due to virus closing of business. Unemployment benefits have expired Housing - currently living with friends - lost apartment due to unemployment Offense - Convicted of one count of residential burglary, a felony Stole $5000 in jewelry from residential bedroom - not recovered Confinement allows from one to ten years confinement in prison Probation eligible up to five years of supervision, can also include up to one year jail Up to $10,000 in fines Restitution Treatment programs under probation available Substance abuse supervision available: counseling, drug testing, electronic monitoring.

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