Sentencing and Punishment Flashcards
What are the statutory and judicial guidelines governing sentencing and punishment?
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How can the purposes of punishment be achieved; including deterrence (specific and general), retribution, rehabilitation, incapacitation (match with penalties?)
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Define aggravating and mitigating circumstance including examples
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Discuss the role of the victim in affecting sentencing decisions
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On what grounds can appeals be made
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Evaluate the effectiveness of different types of penalties
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Assess the role of alternate methods of sentencing
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What are the post-sentencing considerations and why are they important?
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How effective are post-sentencing considerations on achieving justice
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Evaluate preventative and continued detention
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Evaluate the effectiveness of sentencing and punishment as a means of achieving justice
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