Discuss the deterrence impact of determinate, mandatory, and truth-in-sentencing models

What will be an ideal response?


Determinate sentences offer a fixed term of years, with a maximum number of years set by the legislature. Mandatory sentences may impose a minimum and maximum term but typically require a fixed sentence. Truth-in-sentencing models require offenders to serve a substantial portion of their sentence behind bars and limit or eliminate parole eligibility and good time credits. All three of the models have their merits although determinate sentences are potentially infringing on the rights of offenders, mandatory sentencing have helped increase the size of correctional populations to record overcrowding, and truth in sentencing may make the public feel more comfortable about the offenders receiving their just desert, but even with the elimination or restriction of parole eligibility and good time credit, the majority of offenders will still be released from prison at some points and need the skills to create and live as a law abiding member of society.

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a. consequences b. rules c. imperatives d. future

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Regarding the arrest and transportation of subjects to the police station, which of the

following statements is incorrect? a. At police headquarters an officer should be unarmed when a subject is not handcuffed or otherwise restrained. b. Since most DUI violators are not actual criminals, an officer should be allowed to exercise discretion as to whether or not to handcuff a DUI suspect after an arrest has been made. c. Officers should always follow the principle, "handcuff first-- search second." d. Officers should follow the same searching and handcuffing procedures with juvenile DUI suspects that they would with adult DUI suspects.

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The ________________ nationalist group Black September Organization massacred members of the Israeli delegation during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Germany

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Who has the responsibility of creating the risk management report?

A) ?Probation officer B) ?Sheriff C) ?Prosecutor D) Parole officer E) Judge

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