2. I. Sentencing- the punishment given to one
convicted of a crime
Usually determined by a judge, a few states
by jury
3. Sentencing Options:
1. Suspended sentence- sentence is given but
does not have to be served immediately (may
have to if rearrested)
2. Probation- Defendant is released to
supervision of probation officer and must
follow certain conditions
4. 3. Home confinement- Defendant must serve
time at home, often monitored electronically
4. Fine- Set amount of money
5. Restitution- Money paid to the victim to
make up for loss or injury
5. 6. Work Release- Defendant is allowed to
work but must return to prison at night or
weekends
7. Imprisonment- Time in jail
Some states require a definite sentence (ex.
2 years), while others allow an
indeterminate term (minimum and
maximum, ex. 2-4 years)
6. 8. Death- Capital punishment, not accepted
in all states
Lethal Injection, Electric Chair, Gas
Chamber, Firing Squad, Hanging
7. II. Capital Punishment
Used in 33 states for 1st degree murder,
treason, and drug trafficking (CT)
8. Judges and juries must consider the
following when sentencing someone to
death:
1. Aggravating circumstances- factors that
suggest a more severe punishment is
appropriate (gruesome, involves children,
record, etc.)
2. Mitigating circumstances- Factors that
suggest less of a punishment is appropriate
(defendant was abused, age, no record)
9. III. Purposes of Punishment
1. Retribution- Punishing one for
wrongdoing
2. Deterrence- Punishment discourages
people from committing crimes
10. 3. Rehabilitation- Helping people change
their behavior so they can lead a productive
life
4. Incapacitation- Physically separating a
criminal from the community
11. IV. Incarceration
Biggest obstacle is reentry to society and to
limit recidivism, or people that return to
prison
