Legal Terminology Flashcard

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What is a suspended sentence?

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A sentence that is delayed and not immediately enforced

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What does probation typically involve?

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Being monitored while living in the community

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What is home confinement?

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Being restricted to one's home instead of prison

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What is a fine?

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A monetary penalty imposed by a court

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What does restitution mean in legal terms?

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Compensation paid to a victim by the offender

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What is work release?

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Allowing an inmate to work outside the prison during the day

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What does it mean to be imprisoned?

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Being confined in a jail or prison

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What is the death penalty?

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A sentence of execution for a crime

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What is the purpose of a Presentence Report?

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To provide a background of the defendant for sentencing

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What does the term 'Retribution' refer to in the context of criminal justice?

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Punishment as a form of revenge