1. Discuss the pros and cons of probation as an alternative to incarceration. Consider factors like cost-effectiveness, rehabilitation, and public safety.
2. Which issue do you believe is the most important to be addressed in the presentence investigation?
3. What if you were a probation officer and given authority to select a sanction for an individual? Your client was twice convicted of possession 
4. of heroin with the intent to sell, she has a history of drug abuse, is a parent of two children, and is believed to currently be a drug user. What sanction or sanctions would you suggest?

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Pros and Cons of Probation as an Alternative to Incarceration Pros 1 CostEffectiveness Probation is generally more costeffective than incarceration reducing the financial burden on the criminal justic... View the full answer