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1
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The final phase of the criminal justice process begins with

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sentencing

2
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For sentencing, judges may choose one or a combination of the 8 options which are

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suspended sentence, probation, home confinement, a fine, restitution, work release, imprisonment/imprisoned, and the death penalty

3
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What is the Three Strikes Law?

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A strike is a conviction for a serious or violent felony. When a defendant has 1 strike, conviction for the second strike results in doubling the usual sentence for that crime. If a defendant is convicted of a 3rd felony, the law requires that he or she receive at least 25 years to life, with no possibility of parole before 25 years

4
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When was the Three Strikes Law passed?

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March 1994

5
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What crime did the Three Strikes Law follow?

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The high profile kidnapping and murder of 12 year old Polly Klaas

6
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What are the 4 main purposes the criminal sentence has served?

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retribution, deterrence, rehabilitation, and incapacitation

7
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The judge gave Johnny a sentence, but he didn’t have to serve it the time given. This is an example of what?

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Suspended Sentence

8
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There are ____ sentencing options.

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8

9
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Capital punishment is now used mostly for what 2 crimes?

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rape and murder

10
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The defendant is required to pay back or make up for whatever loss or injury was caused to the victim of the crime. This is known as __________.

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fine

11
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________ is when the defendant is allowed to work in the community but must return to prison at night or on weekends.

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work release

12
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At one time, the primary reason for punishing a criminal was __________.

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retribution

13
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Many people criticize the system of sentencing because they think it gives too much discretion to the ________.

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judge

14
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In the 1972 case of Furman v. Georgia, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the ___________ as then applied was unconstitutional because juries were given too much discretion in assigning this sentence.

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death penalty

15
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Depending on the state, a person might become eligible for _______ after serving a minimum sentence specified by the judge or law.

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parole

16
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Eligibility for parole is not a right but, rather, a _______.

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privilege

17
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At the end of 2006, nearly _________ people were on probation, in jail or prison, or out on parole.

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7 million

18
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Most capital punishment laws call for a __________ trial.

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two-part

19
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In 2006, ____ countries, including the United States carried out the executions.

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26

20
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Opponents of the death penalty say that it violates the _____ amendment of cruel and unusual punishment.

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8th

21
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The U.S. Department of Justice, working with other federal agencies, started a program called ______.

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reentry