A sentence of imprisonment suspended and conditional freedom is granted to the defendant as long as the person meets certain conditions of behavior.

• A. Probation
• B. Parole
• C. Home confinement
• D. Furlough

Answer: (A)

Probation is a sentence in which the court suspends imprisonment and places the offender under supervision in the community, subject to specific conditions. If the person meets these conditions, they remain free and may avoid serving time in jail; if they violate the terms, the probation can be revoked and the original sentence imposed. This setup explains why the scenario described fits probation, rather than other options: parole involves release from prison after serving time, home confinement means staying at home under monitoring, and furlough is a temporary release from prison.