Exam 2: Sentencing and the Correctional Process

Which of the following is an advantage of a diversionary treatment program?

Explain the benefit of bail to an offender.

Historically, the presentence investigation was short, factual without opinion, and designed to avoid legal challenges by the defense.

Nonincarceration sentences include economic sanctions, probation, and intermediate sanctions.

________ minimum sentences require that for certain crimes or for certain types of offenders there must be a sentence to prison for a set minimum term.

Which of the following accurately describes plea bargaining?

Good time is used only in determinate sentences because it allows inmates to reduce the jail term until their eligibility for release.

In which country did pretrial release programs originate?

Which type of crime is punishable by one year or more of incarceration?

Who initiated the concept of "good time"?

Which of the following is TRUE of indeterminate sentences?

________ time is a reward for good behavior in prison that gives inmates an opportunity to reduce their time in prison.

Which of the following is a goal of mental health courts?

Under mandatory minimum sentences, the sentencing judge may impose a sentence of probation, assess a fine, or suspend the prison sentence as long as a reason is given.

In 1994, California restricted the definition of three-strikes laws to exclude some second-felony offenders.

What percentage completion of sentence does the truth in sentencing reform require?

For which of the following is a presentence investigation used?

________ detention refers to detaining an accused person in jail in order to protect the community from crimes he or she is likely to commit if set free before trial.

Compare felonies and misdemeanors and give examples of each.

In criminal cases, offenders can be charged with more than one crime or with several counts of the same crime.