Punishment
Case Law
Random
Juvenille System
100
What is restitution? Provide an example
What is a theory of punishment that aims to have the defendant "repay" his debt in the form of money. Have the defendant pay a fine for the crime he committed.
100
According to the Court, is it cruel and unusual punishment to sentence a 15 year old to the death sentence?
What is yes.
100
What is Incapacitation?
What is a theory of punishment that seeks to isolate a criminal from society by placing him or her in jail.
100
What does the term "juvenile"mean under the law?
What is a person who commits a crime and is under the age of 18 when the crime was committed.
200
List the theory of punishment that is meant to prevent people from committing crimes out of fear
What is general deterrence
200
According to the Court, is it considered cruel and unusual punishment to execute a mentally impaired individual? Why/ why not?
What is yes.
200
List two examples of the types of sentences juveniles might receive for being found guilty of a crime?
What is community service, probation ( with conditions), group home, detention center,
200
What information do you provide the police with when you are arrested?
What is your name, address, school, and parents name. Let the officers know if this is your first time getting in trouble with the law. Photos and prints taken. (list 3)
300
Explain what specific deterrence is and how does it differ from general deterrence
What is a theory of punishment that aims to prevent a specific criminal from committing the same crime again. General deterrence seeks to prevent society as a whole from committing that crime by making an example out of the original criminal
300
In Roper v. Simmons, what did the Court look at to determine whether juveniles should be sentenced to the death penalty?
What is lack of maturity, an underdeveloped sense of responsibility, and increased vulnerability and susceptibility to negative influences.
300
What were the facts and decision in Roper v. Simmons
What is 17 year old found guilty of murder. Bragged about the murder, did it for money. Court found that it is cruel and unusual punishment to sentence a juvenile to the death penalty.
300
What is the "disposition"?
What is a sentence for a crime.
400
Explain what rehabilitation is. Provide an example.
What is a theory of punishment that aims to reincorporate the defendant back into society by "making a change" or reforming him/her. An example would be counseling, or allowing juvenile to perform community service, or even parole.
400
How do courts analyze whether an act is considered "cruel and unusual" punishment?
What is by looking at "evolving standards of decency" that mark the progress of a maturing society.
400
List 2 differences between a juvenile's brain an an adult brain? Why does this matter when we discuss sentencing individuals for crimes?
What is 1. adults can more completely comprehend the consequences of their actions 2. juveniles are not fully mature. Time has to fit the crime. Sometimes, due to lack of maturity and brain development, juveniles cannot fully comprehend the wrongfulness of their actions.
400
What three options does a police officer have when he or she witnesses a minor committing a crime?
What is 1. drop the charges; 2. informally talk with the juvenile and the juvenile's parents and create a course of action; 3. begin a formal intervention and charge the juvenile with the crime.
500
What is retribution?
What is a theory of punishment that aims to seek revenge, or make sure that the defendant "gets what he deserves."
500
What happened in Graham v. Florida?
What is the court decided it was unconsitutional to sentence a juvenille to life in prison w/out possibility of parole if he/she committed a crime that did not result in a murder
500
List a reason as to why retribution and deterrence are not strong justifications for sentencing juveniles to the death penalty
What is 1. juveniles do not fully understand the wrongfulness of their actions so how could they "fear" for the punishment. 2. Time must fit the crime. Death penalty is too severe for a juvenile who may have committed a crime due to lack of maturity
500
What is the name of the written document that is filed against you when an officer formally charges you with a crime?
What is a petition
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