Exam 4: Sentencing: The Application of Punishment

Which factor might enter into a judge's decision to sentence someone to a concurrent versus a consecutive sentence?

In the 1980s, sentencing disparity became a much bigger issue due to fears about ______.

Due to recommendations by a 1982 presidential task force, ______ are now read at sentencing to inform the court of the harm caused by the crime.

______ allow judges to numerically compute a sentence based on crime and criminal record.

Analyze the controversy over sentencing disparities between crack and powder cocaine.

Prior to the 1980s, federal judges exercised almost unlimited sentencing discretion.

The ______ was charged with the task of creating mandatory sentencing guidelines.

Which offender would best be suited for drug court?

Which of these is an example of a noncustodial sentence?

Mandatory sentences can be either determinate or indeterminate.

Justice requires retribution to be exacted.

A(n) ______ offender is most likely to receive shock probation.

The role of juries is to ______.

The role of judges is to ______.

Which statement about life without parole sentences is true?

What type of court would best be able to address the problems of an offender with mental health problems?

In the federal system, probation officers create presentence investigation reports.

After a defendant is convicted of a crime, the court orders ______.

Crime seriousness and prior record are the primary factors that can affect the judge's determination of ______.

Which of the following statements is true regarding sentencing guidelines?