Unit 6 “Addressing Criminal Behavior” I: Justifying Punishment A: Punishment is justified in three ways. 1. The theory of retribution argues that the criminal simply deserves punishment because of the harm he/she has inflicted. 2. Punishment acts as a deterrent: both the criminals and others see the consequences and stop. 3. Rehabilitation= argues that the minds and character of a criminal should be re-educated (improved while in prison, so that they will be able to get a job.

II: Types of Punishment A: Incarceration- locks a person up in jail or prison. A: Incarceration- locks a person up in jail or prison. Three-Strikes Laws– began to be enacted by state governments in the 1990’s to mandate incarceration of persons convicted of a felony on three or more separate occasions. (Repeat offenders) Three-Strikes Laws– began to be enacted by state governments in the 1990’s to mandate incarceration of persons convicted of a felony on three or more separate occasions. (Repeat offenders) IF guilty party is mentally ill, the offender may be sentenced to a mental institution. IF guilty party is mentally ill, the offender may be sentenced to a mental institution.

B: Monetary Compensation- a payment of money or the return of property to the victim. B: Monetary Compensation- a payment of money or the return of property to the victim. Restitution= the restoration of something that has been taken away. ( To restore whole) Restitution= the restoration of something that has been taken away. ( To restore whole)

C: Confiscation of Property- the property belonging to a criminal is seized. Then it can be sold in order to get money to pay the victim. C: Confiscation of Property- the property belonging to a criminal is seized. Then it can be sold in order to get money to pay the victim. D: Probation- suspends temporarily lets him get out of jail for a fixed time period. Called a suspended sentence. D: Probation- suspends temporarily lets him get out of jail for a fixed time period. Called a suspended sentence. E: House Arrest: confinement to one’s house E: House Arrest: confinement to one’s house F: Suspension: a privilege is taken away for a period of time. ( Ex: If convicted of drunk driving where there is a death, after getting out of jail for a long period of time, the person may have their license suspended for a long time. F: Suspension: a privilege is taken away for a period of time. ( Ex: If convicted of drunk driving where there is a death, after getting out of jail for a long period of time, the person may have their license suspended for a long time. G: Detention: allows the state to detail (hold) a person in jail either to punish or investigate them. G: Detention: allows the state to detail (hold) a person in jail either to punish or investigate them. To detain means to keep in confinement or restraint.

H: Capital Punishment A: First degree murder (murder you plan- not murder that was a crime of passion_ A: First degree murder (murder you plan- not murder that was a crime of passion_ Treason-giving aid and comfort to the enemy. This is the ONLY crime listed in the Constitution. “Aid” and “Comfort” means doing things like giving important secrets to one of our enemies like Iran or North Korea. Treason-giving aid and comfort to the enemy. This is the ONLY crime listed in the Constitution. “Aid” and “Comfort” means doing things like giving important secrets to one of our enemies like Iran or North Korea.