Sentencing Goals and Principles Quiz

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Match the following goals of sentencing with their definitions:

Protection of the public = Isolating the offender to prevent further harm to public Retribution = Punishment combined with treatment and training to help the offender function in society Restitution = Punishment that requires the offender to pay society back for the harm/loss suffered Deterrence = Discouraging others from committing crimes

Match the types of deterrence with their descriptions:

General deterrence = Discouraging others from committing crimes Specific deterrence = Discouraging criminals from reoffending Retribution = Punishment to avenge a crime Denunciation = Punishment designed to show condemnation of the offender's conduct

Match the sentencing options with what happens to the offender under each:

Incarceration = Offender is confined in a prison facility Community service = Offender performs services for the community as a form of restitution Probation = Offender is monitored in the community instead of serving time Fines = Offender pays monetary penalties to the court or government

Match the principle of sentencing with its primary focus:

Rehabilitation = Helping the offender function in society through treatment and training Deterrence = Preventing crime by discouraging potential offenders Retribution = Exacting punishment as a form of social vengeance Denunciation = Publicly condemning illegal behavior to reinforce societal norms Signup and view all the answers

Match the consequences of sentencing options with their descriptions:

Probation = Offender remains in the community under supervision Fines = Monetary payment made by the offender for their crime Restitution = Financial compensation to victims or community Incarceration = Loss of personal freedom and confinement to a correctional facility Signup and view all the answers

Match the following discharge types with their descriptions:

Absolute Discharge = Releasing convicted offender with no conditions and no record/conviction Conditional Discharge = Releasing convicted offender under certain terms Probation = Allows convicted offenders to prove they can live in the community Intermittent Sentence = Requires offenders to spend part of their sentence in custody Signup and view all the answers

Match the outcomes with the corresponding discharge types:

Absolute Discharge = Criminal record destroyed after 1 year Conditional Discharge = Criminal record destroyed after 3 years Probation = Behavior monitored by a parole officer Intermittent Sentence = Combines custody with community service Signup and view all the answers

Match the discharge type with the condition imposed:

Absolute Discharge = No conditions whatsoever Conditional Discharge = Observing set curfews Probation = Reporting regularly to a probation officer Intermittent Sentence = Serving specific days in custody Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Probation = A period of monitoring after conviction Discharge = The release of an offender from legal consequences Supervision = Oversight by a parole officer Conviction = A formal declaration of guilt in a court of law Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of offenses to the related discharge type:

Absolute Discharge = Minor offense or first time offense Conditional Discharge = More serious offenses with terms Probation = Repeat offenders or those requiring monitoring Intermittent Sentence = Offenders needing structured time Signup and view all the answers

Match the following criteria to the correct discharge type:

Absolute Discharge = No criminal record created Conditional Discharge = Terms set for community reintegration Probation = Focusing on rehabilitation through supervision Intermittent Sentence = Balancing custody with freedom Signup and view all the answers

Match the conditions with their applicable discharge type:

Probation = Not associating with known criminals Conditional Discharge = Allowed to own firearms only under terms Absolute Discharge = Immediate release without conditions Intermittent Sentence = Serving time periodically Signup and view all the answers

Match the following accountability measures with their related discharge types:

Probation = Counseling sessions as a condition Conditional Discharge = Restrictions imposed for a specified time Absolute Discharge = No further obligations post-release Intermittent Sentence = Scheduled community engagement Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sentencing Goals/Principles

Protection of the public: Isolating the offender to prevent further harm.
Retribution: Punishing the offender to avenge a crime and discourage reoffending.
Restitution: Requiring the offender to compensate society for harm/loss caused. Examples include community service.
Rehabilitation and Reintegration: Treatment and training to help the offender function in society (e.g., psychiatric or medical treatment, prison employment programs).
Denunciation: Punishing the offender to show society's disapproval of their conduct (e.g., public shaming).
Deterrence: Discouraging other individuals from committing crimes (general deterrence) and discouraging current criminals from reoffending (specific deterrence). Sentences must be proportionate to the crime's severity and the offender's responsibility.

Sentence Options

Absolute Discharge

Releases the offender without conditions and no criminal record. This is often for minor offenses or first-time offenses.

Conditional Discharge

Releases the offender with certain terms (e.g., curfews, prohibitions on owning certain items).

Probation

Allows the offender to live in the community, monitored by a parole officer. Conditions might include regular reporting, avoiding certain locations, or participating in counseling.

Intermittent Sentence

Short prison sentences served on weekends or nights. Prison sentence less than 90 days.

Conditional Sentence

A sentence of less than 2 years served in the community with strict conditions. A conditional sentence is for offenders who are eligible for conditional release from prison.

Sentence Outcomes

Absolute Discharge: Criminal record usually destroyed within a year.
Conditional Discharge: Criminal record usually destroyed within three years.
Probation: Parole officer monitors offender's behavior and imposes conditions.
Intermittent Sentence: Usually involves non-violent offenders with steady employment.
Conditional Sentence: Aversion to imprisonment and focuses on reintegration.

Other Considerations

Dangerous Offender: A person convicted of violent offences who poses a high risk of reoffending. Could receive an indeterminate prison sentence.
Parole: Conditional release of a prisoner from prison. Some conditions and guidelines exist.
Pardon: A formal act by a government which removes a person's conviction completely. A pardon has no effect if the pardon holder is subsequently convicted of an indictable offence.
Sentencing Circles: Involved community members in a process to resolve conflicts, empower offenders, and ensure victim justice.

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Test your knowledge on the various goals and principles of sentencing. This quiz covers concepts like protection of the public, rehabilitation, and deterrence. Understand how these principles shape the criminal justice system.