Sentencing
What is sentencing?
Punishment given to a person convicted of a crime
What are Deterrence used for?
Used to make people not want to do a crime and make them think it's not worth it.
What is indeterminate sentencing?
rehabilitation by using general sentences, such as 1 to 10 years.
What are the types of punishment?
Prison, fines, probation, and death penalty
What does Specific Deterrence aim to do?
It aims to stop repeated offenses.
What criticism has indeterminate sentencing faced since the 1970s?
Since the 1970s, the indeterminate sentencing model has faced criticism for creating inequality in sentencing due to judges' varying approaches.
True or False. Are there laws that determine what punishments are allowed?
True
What does General Deterrence aim to do?
Why does indeterminate sentencing create inequality in sentencing?
Indeterminate sentencing creates inequality in sentencing due to judges' varying approaches.
How many main goals of sentencing are there now?
5
What is the main goal of Rehabilitation?
To change an offenders behavior and bring them back to their previous state.
How do offenders choose favorable judges for sentencing?
Offenders rely on their attorneys' advice to choose favorable judges for sentencing.
What are the main goals of sentencing?
Retribution, incapacitation, deterrence, rehabilitation, and restoration.
Rehabilitation works through?
Education and Psychological treatment.
Why is indeterminate sentencing criticized for causing "dishonesty"?
Indeterminate sentencing is criticized for causing "dishonesty," as good behavior and programs reduce actual time served in prison.