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Sentencing and Corrections

Sentencing and Corrections. Chapter 15. Sentencing Options. Suspended Sentence Probation Home Confinement Fine Restitution Work Release Imprisonment Death Considerations: Mandatory or discretionary Three Strikes Rule (pg. 175). Purposes of Punishment. Retribution Deterrence

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Sentencing and Corrections

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  1. Sentencing and Corrections Chapter 15

  2. Sentencing Options • Suspended Sentence • Probation • Home Confinement • Fine • Restitution • Work Release • Imprisonment • Death • Considerations: Mandatory or discretionary • Three Strikes Rule (pg. 175)

  3. Purposes of Punishment • Retribution • Deterrence • Rehabilitation • Incapacitation

  4. Other Issues • Capital Punishment • Usually a two-part trial • Judges must consider both aggravating and mitigating circumstances • Does it violate the Eighth Amendment? • Jails vs. Prisons • Recidivism issues and Parole • 50% to 70% were rearrested depending upon the crime

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