Exam 9: Punishment and Sentencing

Identify and describe the four forms of punishment.

The oldest and most common justification for punishing someone is incapacitation.

What type of sentencing occurs when a judge determines the minimum and maximum terms of imprisonment?

Ted's lawyers believe that Ted is mentally handicapped. After testimony from medical experts from both the prosecution and the defense, the jury comes to the conclusion that Ted is in fact mentally handicapped. Which Supreme Court case ruled that the death penalty cannot be given to a mentally handicapped defendant?

"Incarcerated criminals are not a threat to the general society for the duration of their time behind bars." This would be a basic example for which sentencing philosophy?

_____are payable to the government whereas _____is a direct payment to the victim of a crime.

At the sentencing phase of Ted's trial, Susan's mother and husband give personal statements about Susan and how her murder has affected their lives. This statement is known as a(n):

The case of _____-ended the execution of those who committed crimes as juveniles.

Juries have traditionally been assigned a relatively small role in felony sentencing.

Prison administrators determine__________ , which is a reduction in time served by prisoners based on behaving well and conforming to prison rules.

Alternative sanctions combine probation with other dispositions such as electronic monitoring, house arrest, boot camps, and shock incarceration.

Roper v. Simmons prohibited the death penalty for persons under the age of:

The presentence investigative report is compiled by the prosecutor.

An example of an aggravating circumstance is that the defendant was coerced into committing the crime.

Discuss sentencing guidelines.

Which of the following is NOT one of the mitigating circumstances that will prevent a defendant found guilty of first degree murder from receiving the death penalty?

When two criminals receive different sentences for the same offense, this is known as sentencing discrimination.

Discuss restorative justice.

Which of the following is NOT a judicial disposition?

Sentencing guidelines require judges to determine a defendant's sentencing using: