Sentencing and Corrections

Once Found Guilty, a defendant will be sentenced by a jury or judge

Sentences  Suspended sentence- the sentence is given, but does not have to be served at the time it is imposed

Sentences  Suspended sentence- the sentence is given, but does not have to be served at the time it is imposed –The defendant may not have to serve the time unless they are arrested on a later charge, or violate their probation

Sentences  Probation- released to supervision of officer with conditions

Sentences  Probation- released to supervision of officer with conditions –Must have job, not travel, etc.

Sentences  Home Confinement- must serve time in own home

Sentences  Fine- pay money

Sentences  Fine- pay money  Restitution- pay back for an offense

Sentences  Fine- pay money  Restitution- pay back for an offense  Work Release- return to prison at night and on weekends

Sentences  Imprisonment- sentenced to term in jail or prison

Sentences  Imprisonment- sentenced to term in jail or prison –Definite sentence- will serve specific amount of time

Sentences  Imprisonment- sentenced to term in jail or prison –Definite sentence- will serve specific amount of time –Indeterminate sentence- will serve between..

The Sentence is a Judge’s Discretion  They will consider the seriousness of the offense, past record, defendant’s data

The Sentence is a Judge’s Discretion  They will consider the seriousness of the offense, past record, defendant’s data  Federal Sentencing Guidelines (1988) –Outline basic guidelines to length and parole

Why Punish?  Retribution- punishment for a criminal act

Why Punish?  Retribution- punishment for a criminal act  Deterrence- punishment will discourage others from committing a similar crime

Why Punish?  Retribution- punishment for a criminal act  Deterrence- punishment will discourage others from committing a similar crime  Rehabilitation- helping convicted persons change their behavior so they can lead useful and productive lives

Why Punish?  Retribution- punishment for a criminal act  Deterrence- punishment will discourage others from committing a similar crime  Rehabilitation- helping convicted persons change their behavior so they can lead useful and productive lives  Incapacitation- criminal is separated from society to protect society

Parole  If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)

Parole  If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)  This is not a right, but a privilege

Parole  If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)  This is not a right, but a privilege  A parole board looks at:

Parole  If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)  This is not a right, but a privilege  A parole board looks at: –Inmate’s history

Parole  If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)  This is not a right, but a privilege  A parole board looks at: –Inmate’s history –Criminal offense

Parole  If parole is an option, person becomes eligible after the minimum number of years served (indeterminate sentence)  This is not a right, but a privilege  A parole board looks at: –Inmate’s history –Criminal offense –Behavior