Sociology 2253A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Prison Bound, Social Inequality, Failure Rate
14 Mar 2016
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Alternatives to prison: probation, conditional sentences and intermediate. Some offenders are not actually dangerous/ don"t pose a threat to society. Gives a probation order at time of sentencing: probation order suspends the sentence. Cannot do this when there is a mandatory minimum. Imposed as either a: single sentence (stand alone sanction, split sentence. Maximum length for high risk offenders may go past 3 years: up to 10 years, long-term supervision , super probation . Focuses on individuals who the courts deemed to be dangerous offenders. Threat to society/ high probability of reoffending. After all components of their sentences have been. Always updating court with name, name change, or any change in your life. Not allowed to buy carry or drink alcohol. How often they must check in with officer. Probation is commonly given to individuals with minor violent offences. Violent crimes that receive probation are the less serious violent crimes. Offender"s prior criminal record will suggest whether probation is appropriate.
