Sentencing and Corrections

Once Found Guilty, a defendant will be sentenced by a jury or judge

Sentences

Suspended sentence- the sentence is given, but does not have to be served at the time it is imposed

Sentences

Suspended sentence- the sentence is given, but does not have to be served at the time it is imposed– The defendant may not have to serve the time

unless they are arrested on a later charge, or violate their probation

Sentences

Probation- released to supervision of officer with conditions

Sentences

Probation- released to supervision of officer with conditions– Must have job, not travel, etc.

Sentences

Home Confinement- must serve time in own home

Sentences

Fine- pay money

Sentences

Fine- pay money Restitution- pay back for an offense

Sentences

Fine- pay money Restitution- pay back for an offense Work Release- return to prison at night and

on weekends

Sentences

Imprisonment- sentenced to term in jail or prison

Sentences

Imprisonment- sentenced to term in jail or prison– Definite sentence- will serve specific amount of

time

Sentences

Imprisonment- sentenced to term in jail or prison– Definite sentence- will serve specific amount of

time– Indeterminate sentence- will serve between..

The Sentence is a Judge’s Discretion

They will consider the seriousness of the offense, past record, defendant’s data

The Sentence is a Judge’s Discretion

They will consider the seriousness of the offense, past record, defendant’s data

Federal Sentencing Guidelines (1988)– Outline basic guidelines to length and parole

Why Punish?

Retribution- punishment for a criminal act

Why Punish?

Retribution- punishment for a criminal act Deterrence- punishment will discourage

others from committing a similar crime

Why Punish?

Retribution- punishment for a criminal act Deterrence- punishment will discourage

others from committing a similar crime Rehabilitation- helping convicted persons

change their behavior so they can lead useful and productive lives

Why Punish?

Retribution- punishment for a criminal act Deterrence- punishment will discourage

others from committing a similar crime Rehabilitation- helping convicted persons

change their behavior so they can lead useful and productive lives

Incapacitation- criminal is separated from society to protect society

Parole

If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)

Parole

If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)

This is not a right, but a privilege

Parole

If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)

This is not a right, but a privilege A parole board looks at:

Parole

If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)

This is not a right, but a privilege A parole board looks at:

– Inmate’s history

Parole

If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)

This is not a right, but a privilege A parole board looks at:

– Inmate’s history– Criminal offense

Parole

If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)

This is not a right, but a privilege A parole board looks at:

– Inmate’s history– Criminal offense– Behavior