Exam 2: Sentencing and the Correctional Process

Case 2-2 Governor Smith is concerned with the crime rates in his state. He calls a special session of his cabinet and also contacts a few of the state senators to initiate a special session of Congress. Governor Smith wants to specifically address his states sentencing strategies. NARREND: -After a review of all the sentences imposed during the prior year, Governor Smith is concerned that judges are too influenced by nonlegal factors in determining the appropriate sentence. Which of the following would not be considered a nonlegal factor?

When did federal sentencing guidelines emerge?

The purposes of sentencing have shifted:

Mandatory life sentences for repeat offenders are popular in many states. These laws are known as:

There has been a transfer of power in the courts that has undercut the formal court process with a more informal system shaped by backroom deals and agreements.

In the majority of felony cases sentencing is generally based on the information available to the:

How does judicial discretion affect the models of determinate and indeterminate sentencing?

Before sentencing takes place in felony cases, it is common for the court's probation staff to conduct a:

With the rise of truth-in-sentencing laws, more and more inmates were sentenced to prison and required to serve what percentage of their sentence?

Discuss the legality surrounding sentencing guidelines.

Sentencing guidelines are:

Release after serving the required minimum portion of the sentence is a(n):

Under presumptive sentencing guidelines the governor sets the penalties for criminal acts.

Those offenders who are convicted of drug offenses and those who are unable to secure pre-trial release are mostly:

Before sentencing takes place in felony cases, it is common for the prosecutor to conduct a presentence investigation.

Concurrent and consecutive sentences differ in:

Sentence types and lengths are typically created by a:

In recent years, _______________ have gained greater leverage to extract guilty pleas from defendants.

Determinate sentencing reform has been implemented in every state.

Discuss the various types of structured sentences.