What are some potential consequences of mandatory imprisonment for all persons convicted of a crime?
What types of convicted persons might not be suitable for community service sentences? What might some of the consequences be if these types of persons are placed in community service programs?
To what extent should a trial judge consider the victim impact statement when sentencing a convicted felon?
Consider the current federal sentencing guidelines and mandatory sentencing requirements. Would society benefit from more or less judicial discretion? Explain. Why is prosecutorial discretion so important to the criminal justice system? *one example hint ** Discuss how determinate sentencing shifts discretion away from judges and parole boards and toward the prosecutor
Discuss executive clemency and the implications of its use in society today.
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