Sentencing and Punishment

Sentencing and Punishment

by Fran evans

Multiple Choice

Who gives out the sentence to the defendant?

• Prosecutor

• Defense Attorney

• Judge

• Jury

Multiple Choice

You are found guilty of the crime you have been charged with. The jury just read the verdict. You want to find out right away what your sentence will be but you are told to come back to the courthouse the next day to find out. Your attorney appeals to the judge to find out your sentence right away. The judge must agree with you since your attorney made an official appeal.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

You are going to be sentenced for the crime you were just found guilty of. Your defense attorney will be meeting with the probation officer. If your attorney is good, what will he or she be sure to say to the officer?

• How your troubled childhood contributed to your conduct

• How you could have committed a worse crime than you actually were found guilty of

• How you have already paid the victim back for the damage you caused

• All of the answers listed

Multiple Choice

During a presentence report, the defendant’s attorney can meet with the probation officer to present helpful information.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

During a presentence report, the defendant’s attorney can prepare a written statement explaining why the defendant should receive a light sentence.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Who can speak on a defendant's behalf before the judge?

• The defense attorney

• The prosecutor

• The jury

• No One

Multiple Choice

What sentence is imposed the most in the United States?

• Jail

• Parole

• Prison

• Probation

Multiple Choice

A sentence of imprisonment that is suspended; instead, the sentence is served while under supervision in the community.

• Parole

• Probation

• Restitution

• Recidivism

Open Ended

List two alternatives to sentencing