so you have been convicted.. now what?. sentencing options most statutes have a sentencing structure...
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So you have been convicted..
Now What?
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Sentencing Options
• Most statutes have a sentencing structure
• Judges have considerable freedom in determining type, length and conditions of punishment
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Suspended Sentence
• Sentence is given but does not have to be served at this time.
• May have to serve if rearrested
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Probation
• Defendant is released to supervision of probation officer after agreeing to follow certain conditions.
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Home Confinement
• Otherwise known as House Arrest• Can only leave home for essential
trips, like school or work.
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Fine
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Restitution
• Defendant must pay back or makeup for loss or injury to the victim
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Work Release
• Allowed to work but must return to prison otherwise
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Imprisonment
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Purposes of Punishment
• Retribution- “Eye for an eye”• Deterrence- Discourage others• Rehabilitation- helping convicts
change their behavior• Incapacitation- Separating the
offender from the community
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Parole
• Parole is the release of a convicted person before their entire sentence has been served.
• Must reach a minimum amount before they can apply.
• Case is then heard and decided by parole board
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Capital Punishment
• Death Sentence• Big debate• Methods
– 32 states use lethal injection– 10 use electrocution– 6 use lethal gas– 2 hanging– 2 firing squads– Several have different options– See handout
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Life in Prison
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Don’t let it be you!
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