Vocab Struggles

Question 1

a period of incarceration that is fixed by a sentencing authority and cannot be reduced by judges or other corrections officials

Answer 1

determinate sentencing

Question 2

term of incarceration in which the judge determines the minimum and maximum terms of imprisonment. when the minimum term is reached, the prisoner becomes eligible for parole

Answer 2

indeterminate sentencing

Question 3

a philosophy based on the assertion that criminals be punished for breaking the law. the severity should be determined only by the severity of the crime

Answer 3

just deserts

Question 4

statutorily determined punishments that must be applied to those who are convicted of specific crimes

Answer 4

mandatory sentencing guidelines

Question 5

the philosophy that those who commit criminal acts should be punished based on the severity of the crime and that no other factors be considered

Answer 5

retribution

Question 6

monetary compensation for damages done to the victim by the offenders criminal act

Answer 6

restitution

Question 7

legislatively determined guidelines that judges are required to follow when sentencing those convicted of specific crimes. these guidelines limit judicial direction

Answer 7

sentencing guidelines