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Community Service 
Judges can sentence defendants to perform unpaid community work called 
“community service” (
…
). The defendant may be required to perform com-
munity service in addition to receiving some other form of punishment, such 
as probation, a fine or restitution.
Miscellaneous “Alternative Sentences” 
There are many different types of “alternative sentences.” Alternative sen-
tencing is the buzzword for an increasingly visible movement in the criminal 
justice system. (
…
), some judges are beginning to work with prosecutors and 
defense lawyers to impose nontraditional sentences, especially in cases that 
don’t involve violence.
Task 2. Tick the true statements according to the text and correct the wrong ones. 
1.
People on probation must report to the probation officer from time to time. 
2.
People on probation mustn’t drink, smoke and use drugs. 
3.
People on probation mustn’t travel outside of the jurisdiction. 
4.
Probation can’t be imposed on defendants who have a prior conviction for 
cocaine sale. 
5.
The judge will consider defendant’s criminal record and the seriousness of 
the crime. 
6.
Defendants violating conditions of probation will have their probation 
revoked. 
7.
Being rearrested a probationer will be punished for both the current arrest 
and the probation violation. 
Task 3. Choose the best variant to complete the sentences. 
1.
Probation essentially involves the
 suspension/supervision
of sentence on 
the offender subject to conditions.
2.
Probationers convicted on 
drug charges/theft
are subject to random 
searches.
3.
If a probationer is caught violating conditions of probation the original 
prison sentence will be