Sentencing
Legislation that provides fixed sentences for the offenders is called what?
Determinate sentencing.
Jail is to what as prison is to what?
TIME
Jail is less than one year and prison is more than a year
Define general deterrence. Give an example.
General deterrence is for the population.
Define specific deterrence. Give an example.
Specific deterrence is towards an individual.
What are the four philosophies of sentencing?
Deterrence, retribution, incapacitation, and rehabilitation.
What are some mitigating factors that are taken into account for sentencing?
Showing remorse, mental disorders, good deeds, showing up to court, employment, etc.
Jail is to what as prison is to what?
LEVELS
Jail is to county as Prison is state or federal
Describe the trend in the federal prison population from 1967 to 2019.
From 1967 to 2019, there was an increase.
Specific or General Deterrence?
Speed limit signs.
General
Define deterrence and give an example.
Deterrence is making criminal behavior less appealing.
Does an offender have a right to probation or parole?
No.
Which amendment deal with the death penalty?
8th Amendment
What did the following cases do with the death penalty? Furman v Georgia and Gregg v Georgia.
Furman v Georgia got rid of it, Gregg v Georgia brought it back.
Specific or General Deterrence?
You get a $250 speeding ticket.
Specific deterrence.
Define incapacitation and give an example.
Incapacitation is when someone is removed from society.
What are some alternatives to incarceration?
Fines, restitution, community service, probation, house arrest, rehab/treatment, work release.
Probation is to what as Parole is to what?
Who makes the decision?
Probation is to judge as parole is Parole Board
What are some alternatives to solitary confinement for juveniles?
Mental health counseling, anger management classes, etc.
Which philosophy of punishment is this?
"I am imposing this sentence because you deserve to be punished for your criminal behavior"
Retribution.
Define rehabilitation and give an example.
Being placed into a rehabilitation facility to help with SUD, anger management, CBT, etc.
An in-depth investigation into the background of a convicted defendant to give to the judge is called what?
Pre-sentence investigation.
Name three obstacles to reentry.
Housing, employment, transportation, positive peers, alcohol and drug abuse, adapting to the changing society and technology.
Recall the Prison Kids video. What is the Promise Program?
Instead of going to a juvenile detention center, juveniles go through the program to gain strategies on improving behaviors.
Which philosophy of punishment is this?
"I am imposing this sentence so that you can be treated in ways that will change your behavior"
Rehabilitation
Define retribution and give an example.
Retribution is when someone has to right past wrongs.