Sentencing Determinate and Indeterminate Sentencing: The following paragraphs will define and explain the differences between determinate and indeterminate sentences. This discussion may seem‚ at first blush‚ to be somewhat theoretical. However‚ the issue is a life-altering one for parole as an institution. In a determinate sentencing structure‚ there is no role for a paroling authority in making release decisions. The authority of a parole board to grant discretionary release to a prisoner
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of America all fifty states have statutes making it mandatory for professionals to report suspected or known child abuse (Hepworth‚ Rooney‚ Rooney‚ & Strom-Gottfried‚ 2017‚ p. 76). Mandatory Reporting laws require social workers and other professionals such as physicians‚ nurses and school personnel to report suspected abuse of a child or an elderly individual. These two populations are considered at risk for potential abuse. The Arizona Mandatory Reporting Training states‚ “any person who reasonably
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There are five goals of sentencing in the United States Court system‚ retribution‚ incapacitation‚ deterrence‚ rehabilitation and restoration. Each goal represents a quasi-independent sentencing philosophy and they each hold different and individual purposes. Retribution Taking revenge on a perpetrator or criminal through deserved punishment‚ regulated by the government to be sure the “revenge” fits the crime. Incapacitation Keeping an individual locked away and separate from the public in order
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The Goals of Sentencing in the Criminal Justice System By: Brian Ouellette Criminal Justice CCJ 1020 Mr. Leonardo Cadogan Abstract In the United States there is no standard when it comes to punishment and sentencing. This area of the criminal justice system is in a constant state of change. Sentencing practices and goals are always being closely examined. From "getting tough on crime" to more rehabilitative approaches‚ the views and goals of sentencing are always being
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The mandatory reporting law is a great law that is in need of major revisions. The role of the doctor has been clear and distinct in my life. I have always looked at my doctor as a person who assists me with health issues. But somewhere down the line‚ the role of the doctor has changed. Doctors are taking on the decision making of the patient. In a recent bill that was passed‚ practitioners are required to report any physical injury that is due to firearm‚ assault‚ or abusive conduct. This
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Should Recycling Be Mandatory? Did you know?... Cashmere just released their new product. Cashmere Envirocare‚ is made of 100% recycled fibre and is also 100% soft! This surely shows that Cashmere cares for the environment...Do you? All of us can save Earth from running out of paper and other resources‚ But most people don’t know how to accomplish this. In my opinion‚ recycling is the best way to make the Earth a better place. Unfortunately‚ this method is not so popular these days. There are
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is determined by a parole board when it periodically reviews the case‚ and could be given the possibility for parole. The problems that criminals with mental health problems face with determinate sentencing are the parole chance. The fact that there is no chance of parole with determinate sentencing makes it hard for the individual to get treatment for his or her disorder. Being in prison is a harsh place and with the fact that a individual with mental health problems is put into a penitentiary
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Service to the cummunity should not be mandatory. This will cause a mess‚ Americans will be questioning it. Adults are responsible enough to clean after them selves‚ it is called manners. We also have the law of not loitering. We should not be argueing over something simple as this. If it becomes mandatory many Americans will lose jobs even business. That is why there is landscaping and people in jail have to do service to the cummunity. It should be opptional for Americans to do service
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Should Recycling be Mandatory? Recycling has been made mandatory in areas of America‚ mandatory enough that if you don’t comply with the regulations you will be fined. Well that could be one reason as to why you should recycle or not. We have the freedom of choice in America and if any individual feels that they don’t need to then they shouldn’t have to. There are plenty of reasons why we should recycle and if it were to be mandatory it would not only benefit us but the planet as well
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Until today mandatory military has been a very well known controversy for centuries. Mandatory military‚ otherwise known as conscription‚ or drafting‚ is the compulsory enlistment of of people in a national service‚ most often a military service. The importance of mandatory military dates back to the days of WWI‚ WWII‚ Vietnam war‚ and much more. It was necessary for 18 to 26 year old men to register for the draft‚ if they failed to do so‚ they could owe a fine or be limited to apply for certain
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