Question 1

Comment on the history of victims' rights and the related attempts to encourage victims to participate in the sentencing portion of the criminal case.Analyze the role the victim plays in the criminal justice proceedings today.Explain the differences in the state system as opposed to the federal system when it comes to victims' rights.

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Question 2

The Crime _____________ Rights Act establishes statutory rights for victims of federal crimes and gives them the necessary legal authority to assert those rights in federal court.The act grants the following rights to victims of federal crimes.

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Question 3

The ____________is the examination of a convicted offender's background prior to sentencing.These examinations are generally conducted by probation or parole officers and are submitted to sentencing authorities.

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Question 4

Explain the role of plea bargaining in the Federal Court System.What conditions did the Sentencing Commission place on plea bargaining?

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Question 5

The in-court use of victim- or survivor-supplied information by sentencing authorities seeking to make an informed sentencing decision is known as the victim _______________ statement.

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Question 6

List and define three of the five goals of criminal sentencing.Which of these goals do you believe is the most effective in dealing with defendants?

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Question 7

Circumstances relating to the commission of a crime that call for a tougher sentence because of the cruelty or injury to the victim are called ______________ circumstances.

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Question 8

List and describe at least three typical aggravating and mitigating circumstances judges may consider in arriving at sentencing decisions in presumptive sentencing jurisdictions.Compare the pros and cons for each circumstance.

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Question 9

The amount of time deducted from time to be served in prison on a given sentence as a consequence of participation in special projects or programs is called _________ time.

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Question 10

Analyze and comment on the pros and cons of capital punishment.What are your thoughts on implementation of the death penalty-are you for or against it,and why? Define the role of the writ of habeas corpus.List several of the justifications and oppositions to the death penalty.

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Question 11

Describe the presentence investigation process.Explain who conducts the investigation and why is it done.Also,who orders the investigation and what is done with the completed report? Be specific in your answer,using examples when necessary.

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Question 12

Match between columns
                        Premises: Gain time
Structured sentencing
Determinate sentencing
Equity
Social debt
Indeterminate sentencing
Good time
Aggravating circumstances
Mitigating circumstances
Proportionality

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Quiz 11: Sentencing