2: Judicial Process and Sentencing Practices for Misdemeanants, Felons and Juveniles
In most jurisdictions, the judge holds the responsibility of imposing criminal sentences on convicted offenders. Often, this is a difficult process that defines the application of simple sentencing principles. The latitude that a judge has in imposing sentences can vary widely from state to state. This is because state legislatures often set the minimum and maximum punishments for particular crimes in criminal statutes. The law also specifies alternatives to incarceration that a judge may use to tailor a sentence to an individual offender.
Key Terms:
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Presentence investigation report Victim impact statements Proportionality Doctrine Sentencing Hearing Concurrently or C onsecutively Sentence Probation Intensive Supervision Probation (ISP) Boot Camps
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Electronic Monitoring Day Fines Community Service Asset Forfeiture Sentencing Guidelines Indeterminate sentencing Determinate Sentence Good Time Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 |