Crim Overview

Question 1

Theories of Punishment - Retributivism

Answer 1

Retribution: Eye for an eye

Question 2

Theories of Punishment - Utilitarianism

Answer 2

• General Deterrence
• Specific Deterrence
• Incapacitation
• Rehabilitation

Question 3

General Deterrence

Answer 3

to deter others from committing the same or similar offenses

Question 4

Specific Deterrence

Answer 4

deter the individual from committing an offense again, more directed towards individual people

Question 5

Incapacitation

Answer 5

incarceration to keep defense away from others

Question 6

Rehabilitation

Answer 6

Reforming through vocational training, counseling, drug rehab, etc

Question 7

Rule of Lenity

Answer 7

If the statute is ambiguous (one interpretation favoring the government and one interpretation favoring the defendant) the court must choose the interpretation that favors the defendant

Question 8

Void for Vagueness Doctrine

Answer 8

requires laws to be clear and understandable to avoid arbitrary enforcement and protect due process rights