Goal 6: Evaluate the methods used by society to address criminal and anti social behavior

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.

I: Sentencing: punishment for committing a crime.

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.

II: Sentence Options

A: Juvenile: anyone under 18 B: Juvenile delinquents- young people who

commit crimesThe 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.

III: Juvenile Cases in the Courts

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.

IV: Juvenile trial