Addressing Criminal Behavior Notes 6.3
I.Justifying Punishment A.Theory of retribution- criminal deserves punishment because of the crime they commit B.Deterrence- both criminals and others see consequences of crime and punishment
C.Rehabilitation- minds and characters of criminals should be reeducated to reenter society D.Juveniles- under 18 1.punishment designed to rehabilitate 2.with murder, tried as an adult
II.Types of Punishment A.Incarceration- locked up in jail/prison 1.three-strikes laws- began in 90s to mandate long- term incarceration if convicted of felony 3 times 2.structured sentencing- formal sentencing based on severity of crime and prior record 3.if guilty person is mentally ill, sentenced to mental institution
B.Detention- state holds (detains) people either to punish or investigate C.Probation- suspends jail sentence for a fixed time D.Suspension- a privilege is taken away for a period of time E.House Arrest- confinement to home
F.Monetary compensation- payment of money for return (restitution) of property G.Confiscation of property- take away criminal’s property H.Capital punishment- death penalty- for murder or treason