Question 20
Domain 3: Legal Terminology (English and Spanish)In sentencing terminology, which term refers to payment made to compensate a victim for loss caused by an offense?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Restitution is compensation paid to a victim for losses resulting from an offense. — fcice_syllabus.txt
Why each option is right or wrong
A. Restitution
The provided source lists restitution as the relevant sentencing and punishment term, and the question asks for the term meaning payment to compensate a victim for loss caused by an offense.
B. Probation
Probation is a sentencing status or supervision outcome, not victim compensation for loss.
C. Parole
Parole is supervised release after incarceration, not payment to a victim.
D. Incarceration
Incarceration is confinement as punishment, not reimbursement for a victim’s loss.