Sentencing Options
name 3 sentencing options
probation, imprisonment, capital punishment.
What are the two primary Sentencing Models?
Indeterminate and determinate
What are the 3 main forms of sentencing?
Judicial, Administrative, Legislative
Requirement for a certain crime there is a minimum term that must be served.
Mandatory Minimum Sentencing
What is the largest mammal that currently lives on earth?
Blue whale
what is probation?
a prison sentence that is suspended under the condition that the fender is supervised in the community
What is a determinate sentence?
Sentences that are on fixed terms
Who is granted primary discretion in the Judicial form of sentencing?
The judge
Name 3 examples of sentencing.
What sentencing option provides a death penalty?
Capital Punishment
What is an indeterminate sentence?
A minimum and maximum time to serve.
What do legislative bodies have primary discretion over?
The length of time served by offenders
What does mitigating circumstances mean?
Reasons for leniency
What is the name of Mr. V's cousin that dangled him out the window?
Mikey
How many sentencing Options are there?
5
probation, intermediate sanctions, short term confinement, imprisonment, capital punishment
What can reduce offenders sentence time?
Good time
Granting good time and determining release time of offenders is part of which form of sentencing?
Administrative
Who does the three-strikes law apply to and around how long is their sentence?
Third time felons and 20 years-life.
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
what is imprisonment?
a sentence in a prison for one year or more to a life sentence
Who determines a offenders sentence?
What administrative benefit reduces offender's overall release time?
Good time
What are the 3 reasons for sentencing guidelines?
Judges might not be harsh enough, they provide uniformity, and provide a better prediction of inmates in prison or offenders under probation supervision.
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