PRISONS SENTENCES
Discussion Week 5
- Do you think indeterminate sentences should be preferred over determinate sentences? What are the benefits and drawbacks of using indeterminate sentences in juvenile cases?
- The current practice for dealing with violent juvenile offenders in many cities is legislative waiver. The critics of waivers feel that juvenile offenders only become better criminals after getting waived to adult jurisdictions. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
- Discuss how the Gault case has impacted the modern juvenile justice system. How might the system be more effective if some of the Gault restrictions were removed?
Answer preview
Sentencing in the criminal justice system takes place in different phases, which enable offenders to serve their sentences as expected. Most types of penalties may include probation or incarceration, depending on the kind of offense that the court grants the offender. According to Mackenzie (2001), sentencing decisions may vary based on the state laws that define the category of crime that the perpetrator…
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