Sentencing and Corrections

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