Do you agree with the arguments made in this segment regarding sentencing? What counterarguments exist? Does the video advocate for determinate or indeterminate sentencing? What if you were a judge?...

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Do you agree with the arguments made in this segment regarding sentencing? What counterarguments exist? Does the video advocate for determinate or indeterminate sentencing? What if you were a judge? Would you prefer the use of indeterminate sentences? Or you think determinate sentencing is fair? Why? How would you balance sentencing with the desire to keep the tax burden low?


Hint! For the best assignment, some things to consider are the differences between indeterminate and determinate sentencing; how do the underlying philosophies differ and what is the impact on the corrections system.


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Problems with the Criminal Justice System - FWU
9 Indeterminate Prison Sentencing as Torture
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Answered Same DaySep 08, 2021

Answer To: Do you agree with the arguments made in this segment regarding sentencing? What counterarguments...

Bidusha answered on Sep 09 2021
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Determinate Vs. Indeterminate Sentencing        4
DETERMINATE VS INDETERMINATE SENTENCING
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According to critics, indeterminate sentences give parole board members too much power and lead to inequitable outcomes due to subjectivity. Advocacy groups say that the sentence offers an incentive for inmates to participate in rehabilitation and enables authorities the chance to release an individual to society once rehabilitation happens. Determinate sentencing means that the offender must fulfil his or her full punishment. I completely agree to the arguments made in the two videos attached. It is true that determinate sentencing is not a good approach as it does take up prison space since the line which differentiate the violent to non-violent crime is not clear under the law....
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