Question

grant was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm, a misdemeanor in new york state. he is involved in a custody battle with his ex - wife and he brought the gun with him to scare her into letting him see his daughter more often. they got into a shouting match and he pulled the gun out. grant was arrested and he pled guilty to disorderly conduct, a handgun violation, and was given probation. what medieval practice serves as the basis of probation that allowed grant to serve a punishment in the community by following conditions of supervision?
○ a. dispositions
○ b. surety
○ c suspended sentencing
○ d. judicial reprieve

Explanation:

Surety is a concept where a person (the surety) guarantees the appearance or good behavior of another (the principal). Dispositions refer to the final determination of a case. Judicial reprieve is a temporary postponement of a judicial proceeding. Suspended sentencing is when a sentence is imposed but its execution is delayed. Probation is a form of punishment where the offender is allowed to remain in the community under supervision. The medieval practice that serves as the basis of probation (allowing Grant to serve punishment in the community by following conditions of supervision) is surety. In medieval times, sureties would vouch for the good behavior of an offender, similar to how probation officers now monitor and ensure the compliance of probationers with certain conditions.

Answer:

B. Surety