Purpose of punishment
What does this goal focus on?
"eye for an eye"
Retribution
This early model used harsh punishments and public humiliation.
Colonial Model
Why were some people okay with the death penalty
they agreed with eye for a eye
what is victim impact
victim impact is is when a victims or his family describes the emotional and physical damage of the crime
This goal aims to scare people into not committing crimes.
Deterrence
What Model is used today?
Crime Control Model
This term describes factors that make a crime MORE serious, often resulting in a harsher sentence
Aggravating Circumstances
hwo does victim impact help
victim impact helps the judge to understand why the crime was committed and it gives the criminal a voice to explain
This goal removes offenders from society to protect others.
What model focuses mainly on mental health?
Medical Model
This is the term used when a defendant asks a higher court to review their case after a conviction
Criminal Appeal
describe fixed terms
when a criminal get penalized with date that cannot be changed a specific
This goal focuses on changing behavior through programs.
Rehabilitation
What model reflects the isolation and reflection?
Penitentiary Model
These are factors like mental illness, remorse, or acting under duress that can REDUCE a defendant's sentence
Mitigating Circumstances
intermediate range definition
when decisions are made due to the severity of a case
This type of deterrence targets the individual offender.
Specific deterrence
What model introduced the idea of parole?
Reformatory & Progressive Models
This is one common reason a criminal appeal may be filed, involving a lawyer who failed to properly represent their client
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
is the government fair yes or no
no