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A: Indeterminate Sentencing: punishment where judge gives a minimum or maximum sentence. ◦ Parole: early release from prison after serving a part of the sentence. Must report to parole officer until sentencing is complete. B: Mandatory sentencing: Judge must impose a whatever sentence the law directs. Some states have this others do not. Ex: Three Strikes your out law in California. Opponents claim it limits the judge because they can’t impose a stronger or more lenient sentence based on circumstances.
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A: probation: Supervised release B: restitution: must pay the victim, and work to do so. C: suspended sentence: sentence given but not served at that time. D: Death Penalty: defendant is sentenced to die. E; Shock incarceration: Shorter sentences in a highly supervised environment-offenders participate in work, community service, education, and counseling.
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A: Juvenile: anyone under 18 B: Juvenile delinquents- young people who commit crimes The MAIN GOAL OF THE JUVENILE COURTS IS TO TRY TO REHABILITATE ( CORRECT A PERSON’S BEHAVIOR) C: Deterrence: a punishment that discourages someone from committing a crime or wrongful act. D: Rehabilitation: the restoration of someone to a useful place in society.
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A: Arrest B: Preliminary Hearing: hearings and record are kept secret. Juveniles get all the same rights as adults except for trial by jury-protects their privacy C: Judge can impose probation, training center (boot camp), or teen shelter and counseling.
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