sentencing

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Which one is one of the five broad philosophies which often operate concurrently in a given sentence?

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Rehabilitation

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How many years were judges allowed to give to an offender?

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5-25

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Restitution is meant to compensate: The government, The offender, The victims, The court

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The victims

Front

What is split probation?

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Serving jail time and probation together

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What is Civil Forfeiture?

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Seizing property used in a crime

Front

What is the main goal of probation?

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Rehabilitate offenders

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What is the key feature of determinate sentencing?

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Sentences are fixed but can be adjusted based on certain factors

Front

Which of the following best describes the purpose of sentencing guidelines? To allow judges complete discretion with no constraints, To replace the judge's role entirely in determining sentences, To ensure that only advisory recommendation are used in sentencing, To reduce disparities in sentences by setting guidelines based on factors such as the nature of the offense and the offender's criminal history

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To reduce disparities in sentences by setting guidelines based on factors such as the nature of the offense and the offender's criminal history

Front

What is capital punishment?

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Death penalty

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True or False: judges can exceed the mandatory minimum following their judgement, but they may not impose a sentence lower than the mandatory minimum

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TRUE