PHIL 230 Study Guide - Final Guide: Drug Rehabilitation, Intrusion Detection System, Restorative Justice
Document Summary
2 principle goals of sentencing (coincide/compete): deserved infliction of harm on criminals -> retributive goal, attract public, prevent crime. Deterrence: mandatory minimum sentences, punish offender to discourage others (general deterrence, prevent offender from re-committing (specific deterrence) Selective incapacitation: restrict freedom of dangerous individuals, remove from public, dangerous legislation = allow correctional facilities to indefinitely imprison potentially dangerous people. Restrict release of parole -> judges and parole boards. Rehabilitation: attempts to transform criminals into law-abiding citizens. Justice: restore balance of order, may not be related to deterrence. Absolute discharge let go without punishment and record (even if guilty) Conditional discharge offender meets specified criteria in order to not get a record: community service, drug rehabilitation, anger management. Probation imprisonment suspended if fulfill criteria, but record still present: serve imprisonment in community (probation officers) Fines paid to the state, can be sentenced to period of incarceration. Restitution paid to injured parties, community service (restorative justice)
