Criminal Justice Chapter 9

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Indeterminate Sentencing

A sentence of 8-15 years is an example of indeterminate sentencing. The inmate's behavior while incarcerated is the primary determinant of the amount of time served.

Social Debt

A sentencing principal that holds that an offender's criminal record should objectively be taken into accountin sentencing decisions.

Deterrence

Deterrence uses the example of threat of punishment to convince people that criminal activity is not worthwhile.

General Deterrence

General deterrence attempts to discourage potential offenders from committing crimes.

Incapacitation

Incapacitation focuses on separating offenders from society to reduce opportunities for further criminality.

What is retribution?

It is the earliest known rationale for punishment , it is a call for punishment based on a perceived need for vengeance. The just deserts model for sentencing emphasizes retribution.

Mandatory Sentencing

Mandatory sentencing is a structured sentence scheme that mandates clearly enumerated punishments for specific offenses or for habitual offenders convicted of a series of crimes

Structured Sentencing

Proportionality: A sentencing principle that holds that the severity of sanctions should bear a direct relationship to the seriousness to the crime committed

Three Strikes Law

Requires mandatory sentences for offenders convicted of a third serious felony. Requires a sentence of 25 years to life for three-time felons with convictions for two or more serious or violent prior offenses.

Restorative Justice

Restoration is a sentencing goal that seeks to address this damage by making the victim and the community whole again An example of restorative justice is crime has individual and social dimensions of responsibility.

What is the goal of sentencing?

Retribution, incapacitation, deterrence, general deterrence, specific deterrence, rehabilitation, and restoration

What is sentencing?

Sentencing is the imposition of a penalty on a person convicted of a crime

Specific Deterrence

Specific deterrence seeks to reduce the likelihood of recidivism (relapsing into criminal behavior).


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