Sentencing and Corrections. Once Found Guilty, a defendant will be sentenced by a jury or judge.
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Sentencing and Corrections
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Once Found Guilty, a defendant will be sentenced by a jury or judge
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Sentences
Suspended sentence- the sentence is given, but does not have to be served at the time it is imposed
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Sentences
Suspended sentence- the sentence is given, but does not have to be served at the time it is imposed– The defendant may not have to serve the time
unless they are arrested on a later charge, or violate their probation
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Sentences
Probation- released to supervision of officer with conditions
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Sentences
Probation- released to supervision of officer with conditions– Must have job, not travel, etc.
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Sentences
Home Confinement- must serve time in own home
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Sentences
Fine- pay money
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Sentences
Fine- pay money Restitution- pay back for an offense
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Sentences
Fine- pay money Restitution- pay back for an offense Work Release- return to prison at night and
on weekends
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Sentences
Imprisonment- sentenced to term in jail or prison
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Sentences
Imprisonment- sentenced to term in jail or prison– Definite sentence- will serve specific amount of
time
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Sentences
Imprisonment- sentenced to term in jail or prison– Definite sentence- will serve specific amount of
time– Indeterminate sentence- will serve between..
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The Sentence is a Judge’s Discretion
They will consider the seriousness of the offense, past record, defendant’s data
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The Sentence is a Judge’s Discretion
They will consider the seriousness of the offense, past record, defendant’s data
Federal Sentencing Guidelines (1988)– Outline basic guidelines to length and parole
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Why Punish?
Retribution- punishment for a criminal act
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Why Punish?
Retribution- punishment for a criminal act Deterrence- punishment will discourage
others from committing a similar crime
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Why Punish?
Retribution- punishment for a criminal act Deterrence- punishment will discourage
others from committing a similar crime Rehabilitation- helping convicted persons
change their behavior so they can lead useful and productive lives
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Why Punish?
Retribution- punishment for a criminal act Deterrence- punishment will discourage
others from committing a similar crime Rehabilitation- helping convicted persons
change their behavior so they can lead useful and productive lives
Incapacitation- criminal is separated from society to protect society
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Parole
If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)
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Parole
If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)
This is not a right, but a privilege
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Parole
If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)
This is not a right, but a privilege A parole board looks at:
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Parole
If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)
This is not a right, but a privilege A parole board looks at:
– Inmate’s history
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Parole
If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)
This is not a right, but a privilege A parole board looks at:
– Inmate’s history– Criminal offense
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Parole
If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)
This is not a right, but a privilege A parole board looks at:
– Inmate’s history– Criminal offense– Behavior