Question 1

Which law authorized funding for additional state prisons and jails in order to ensure that convicted offenders serve a large portion of their sentence?

Accepted Answer

A) The Anti-Drug Abuse Act 
B) The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act 
C) The Firearm Owner's Protection Act 
D) The Sentencing Reform Act 
A) The Anti-Drug Abuse Act 
B) The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act 
C) The Firearm Owner's Protection Act 
D) The Sentencing Reform Act

Question 2

How do each of the following affect sentencing: social class, gender, age, victim characteristics? Discuss fully.

Accepted Answer

Social class-lower class individuals get

Question 3

Recent Supreme Court decisions ruled that federal sentencing guidelines are always mandatory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When early release occurs after an offender serves a minimum portion of the sentence, the sentence is____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When early release occurs after an offender...

Question 5

If a judge wants to depart from the federal sentencing guidelines he or she must justify that departure in writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Social class, gender, age, and victim characteristics are considered ______________________ factors in sentencing.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social class, gender, age, and victim characteristics...

Question 7

Discuss consecutive and concurrent sentences and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Often times someone is convicted of two

Question 8

With the number of plea bargains increasing over the past few years, there seems to be a transfer of power in the courtroom to the prosecutor from the:

Accepted Answer

A) media 
B) defendant 
C) defense attorney 
D) judge 
A) media 
B) defendant 
C) defense attorney 
D) judge

Question 9

In the case of _________________________________, the Supreme Court found that Washington State's sentencing guidelines violated a defendant's Sixth Amendment rights because they permitted a judge to consider aggravating factors that would increase the sentence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the case of _________________________________, the Supreme...

Question 10

Sentences with a fixed term of years to serve are:

Accepted Answer

A) indeterminate ones 
B) determinate ones 
C) predictive ones 
D) good time ones 
A) indeterminate ones 
B) determinate ones 
C) predictive ones 
D) good time ones

Question 11

___________________________ give judges a recommended sentence based on the seriousness of a crime and the background of an offender.

Accepted Answer

Sentencing

Question 12

A ____________________sentence is one or more sentences imposed at the same time and served simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____________________sentence is one or more sentences...

Question 13

Case 2-1
Scott was arrested for the crimes of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Scott was previously convicted of burglary, theft, assault, and several drug offenses. He previously served a one year prison sentence for the burglary conviction. Scott was only out of prison 4 months before he was arrested on these new charges. Prior to his first prison sentence, Scott was on probation for his theft, assault, and drug charges. NARREND:
-If the case against Scott goes to trial, who will rule on the appropriateness of conduct, settle questions of evidence, and guide the questioning of witnesses?

Accepted Answer

A) The prosecutor 
B) The judge 
C) The probation officer 
D) The jury 
A) The prosecutor 
B) The judge 
C) The probation officer 
D) The jury

Question 14

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:
-Currently, the state uses sentencing where the offender can be released early from a correctional institution if he or she has served a required minimum portion of his or her sentence. This type of sentence is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Mandatory minimum sentencing 
B) Determinate sentencing 
C) Indeterminate sentencing 
D) Presumptive sentencing 
A) Mandatory minimum sentencing 
B) Determinate sentencing 
C) Indeterminate sentencing 
D) Presumptive sentencing

Question 15

It is appropriate for judges to consider a defendant's prior record in making their sentencing decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Case 2-1
Scott was arrested for the crimes of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Scott was previously convicted of burglary, theft, assault, and several drug offenses. He previously served a one year prison sentence for the burglary conviction. Scott was only out of prison 4 months before he was arrested on these new charges. Prior to his first prison sentence, Scott was on probation for his theft, assault, and drug charges. NARREND:
-Assuming that Scott is found guilty, prior to sentencing, who would conduct a presentence investigation?

Accepted Answer

A) The prosecutor 
B) The judge 
C) The probation officer 
D) The jury 
A) The prosecutor 
B) The judge 
C) The probation officer 
D) The jury

Question 17

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:
-The lawmakers have their differences of opinion. One thing they certainly agree on is the fact that there are particular crimes with specific circumstances where the offender should serve time in prison. Specifically, the legislature wants to prohibit any defendant convicted of the crimes of aggravated assault, sexual assault, and any manslaughter or murder charge from being placed on probation. This type of sentence is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Mandatory minimum sentencing 
B) Determinate sentencing 
C) Indeterminate sentencing 
D) Presumptive sentencing 
A) Mandatory minimum sentencing 
B) Determinate sentencing 
C) Indeterminate sentencing 
D) Presumptive sentencing

Question 18

Most citizens are interested in offenders serving most of their imposed sentence in prison. This is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) truth-in-sentencing 
B) presumptive sentencing 
C) indeterminate sentencing 
D) sentencing guidelines 
A) truth-in-sentencing 
B) presumptive sentencing 
C) indeterminate sentencing 
D) sentencing guidelines

Question 19

In _________________the Court held that guidelines could be taken into consideration by federal judges but that they no longer had to be regarded as mandatory.

Accepted Answer

United Sta

Question 20

Which of the following was not one of the first states to develop presumptive sentencing guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A) Florida 
B) Pennsylvania 
C) Texas 
D) Washington 
A) Florida 
B) Pennsylvania 
C) Texas 
D) Washington

Which law authorized funding for additional state prisons and jails in order to ensure that convicted offenders serve a large portion of their sentence?

How do each of the following affect sentencing: social class, gender, age, victim characteristics? Discuss fully.

Recent Supreme Court decisions ruled that federal sentencing guidelines are always mandatory.

When early release occurs after an offender serves a minimum portion of the sentence, the sentence is____________________.

If a judge wants to depart from the federal sentencing guidelines he or she must justify that departure in writing.

Social class, gender, age, and victim characteristics are considered ______________________ factors in sentencing.

Discuss consecutive and concurrent sentences and give an example of each.

With the number of plea bargains increasing over the past few years, there seems to be a transfer of power in the courtroom to the prosecutor from the:

In the case of _________________________________, the Supreme Court found that Washington State's sentencing guidelines violated a defendant's Sixth Amendment rights because they permitted a judge to consider aggravating factors that would increase the sentence.

Sentences with a fixed term of years to serve are:

___________________________ give judges a recommended sentence based on the seriousness of a crime and the background of an offender.

A ____________________sentence is one or more sentences imposed at the same time and served simultaneously.

It is appropriate for judges to consider a defendant's prior record in making their sentencing decision.

Most citizens are interested in offenders serving most of their imposed sentence in prison. This is known as:

In _________________the Court held that guidelines could be taken into consideration by federal judges but that they no longer had to be regarded as mandatory.

Which of the following was not one of the first states to develop presumptive sentencing guidelines?

The Correctional System

Community Corrections: Diversion and Probation

Intermediate Sanctions

The Jail: Detention and Short-Term Confinement

Correctional Institutions

The Prison Experience: Males

The Prison Experience: Females

Prisoners Rights

Correctional Programs and Services

Parole and Release to the Community

Special Prison Populations

Capital Punishment and the Death Row Inmate

The Juvenile Offender

Todays Correctional Professional

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Exam 2: Sentencing and the Correctional Process

Which law authorized funding for additional state prisons and jails in order to ensure that convicted offenders serve a large portion of their sentence?

How do each of the following affect sentencing: social class, gender, age, victim characteristics? Discuss fully.

Recent Supreme Court decisions ruled that federal sentencing guidelines are always mandatory.

When early release occurs after an offender serves a minimum portion of the sentence, the sentence is____________________.

If a judge wants to depart from the federal sentencing guidelines he or she must justify that departure in writing.

Social class, gender, age, and victim characteristics are considered ______________________ factors in sentencing.

Discuss consecutive and concurrent sentences and give an example of each.

With the number of plea bargains increasing over the past few years, there seems to be a transfer of power in the courtroom to the prosecutor from the:

In the case of _________________________________, the Supreme Court found that Washington State's sentencing guidelines violated a defendant's Sixth Amendment rights because they permitted a judge to consider aggravating factors that would increase the sentence.

Sentences with a fixed term of years to serve are:

___________________________ give judges a recommended sentence based on the seriousness of a crime and the background of an offender.

A ____________________sentence is one or more sentences imposed at the same time and served simultaneously.

It is appropriate for judges to consider a defendant's prior record in making their sentencing decision.

Most citizens are interested in offenders serving most of their imposed sentence in prison. This is known as:

In _________________the Court held that guidelines could be taken into consideration by federal judges but that they no longer had to be regarded as mandatory.

Which of the following was not one of the first states to develop presumptive sentencing guidelines?

The Correctional System

Community Corrections: Diversion and Probation

Intermediate Sanctions

The Jail: Detention and Short-Term Confinement

Correctional Institutions

The Prison Experience: Males

The Prison Experience: Females

Prisoners Rights

Correctional Programs and Services

Parole and Release to the Community

Special Prison Populations

Capital Punishment and the Death Row Inmate

The Juvenile Offender

Todays Correctional Professional

Filters