2. Vocabulary In your notes please define the following terms:
Suspended Sentence
Probation
Restitution
Retribution
Deterrence

3. Information/Grand Jury Felony Arraignment and Pleas
Arrest
Booking
Initial Appearance
Information/Grand Jury
Felony Arraignment and Pleas
Pretrial Motions
Trial
Verdict =
Guilty
Sentencing

4. Sentencing Options
Judges generally have considerable freedom in determining type, length, and condition of sentence.
Suspended Sentence – Sentence is given but does not have to serve unless he/she violates conditions
Probation – Placed under the supervision of a probation officer, must meet certain terms of probation (i.e. drug free, employment)

5. Sentencing Options
Home Confinement – Defendant will serve the sentence at home, usually can only leave home for specific events (i.e. Work, school) usually required to wear a monitoring device.

6. Sentencing Options Fine – required payment to the government
Restitution – Required to make up whatever loss or injury was caused to the victim

7. Sentencing Options
Work Release – Allowed to work but must return to prison at night and weekends
Confinement – Imprisoned 24/7 until sentence is served or probation is granted
Death Penalty – Defendant is sentenced to die for their crime

8. Pg. 171

9. Presentence Report Prepared by the probation department and contains:
Description of the offence and circumstances
Past criminal record
Description of defendants social, medical, educational and employment background
Recommended sentence

10. Presentence Report Prepared by the probation department and contains:
Describe the harm to the victim
Victim Impact statement
Victim family may also give statement

11. Imposing Sentence After receiving Presentence report
Victim impact statements
Recommendations the prosecuting attorney and defense attorney
the judge then imposes the sentence

12. Sentencing Guidelines and Judges Discretion
(25:00)

13. What is the Purpose of Punishment?

14. Purposes of Punishment
Retribution – Punishment given as a kind of revenge for wrongdoing (eye for an eye, vigilante)
Deterrence – Discourage repeat offender, serves as an example to others
Rehabilitation – Process through which a convicted person is changed or reformed to lead a productive life
Incapacitation – Removes threat from society

15. Parole v. Probation
Parole- A release from prison before the full sentence is served, it is not a right but privilege. Some states and the federal prison system do not allow probation.
Probation – A sentence handed down from a judge at initial sentencing.