Explain The Six Alternatives To Traditional Prosecutions

1. Describe the 6 alternatives to traditional prosecution. (6 alternatives at 10 points each, for possible total of 60 points) The textbook only highlights three alternatives: diversion, deferred prosecution, and deferred sentencing; however, Thelaw.com provided the following six alternatives to traditional prosecutions: suspended sentences, probations, fines, restitutions, court-ordered community services, and deferred adjudication/pretrial diversion (Wechsler, n.d.).
• Suspend sentences: A suspended sentence happens when an offender’s prison or jail sentence is placed on hold should the offender meet the terms and conditions of their probation or if they successfully complete a drug treatment program (Wechsler, n.d.).
• Probations: Probation is one of several options that judges can use when rendering sentences to criminal offenders. Instead of a jail or prison sentence, the judge can order the criminal
But, no one takes into account the problems convicts encounter once they are released and are unable to find decent jobs, due to their criminal records.
• Fines: Although fines penalize the criminals without imposing cost to anyone else, this is another, in my opinion, hall pass for those offenders that may have committed a violent crime, to go out and commit more crimes. Criminals that have money, don’t have problem when it comes to paying their fines. But, those that are and are struggling to make ends meet, may not have the means or equity to pay their fines, and as a result of this, the poor find themselves being thrown into jail/prison.
• Restitutions: Although restitution is a form of reparation, money can pay for lost or damaged items and some medical expenses, but money cannot compensate the victim for his or her pain and suffering, something that does not come in the form of a bill or a