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10 years ago
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of indeterminate and determinate sentencing.
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bbb
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10 years ago
You should mention advantages and disadvantages of both types of sentencing. One possible answer:

Advantages of indeterminate sentencing include prioritizing rehabilitation releasing rehabilitated prisoners. This can help to alleviate high prison population numbers. However, a disadvantage is a disparity in sentencing because judges have so much leeway. Another disadvantage is the potential for releasing a prisoner who will commit further crimes. The challenge is whether or not judges are releasing the right people for the right reasons.

Advantages of determinate sentencing include a tougher, no-nonsense approach that can help to combat rising crime, increased violence, and huge prison numbers. However, the disadvantage here is that determinate sentencing does not allow much room for rehabilitation, so inmates who would benefit from support, care, and training are never given that chance.
calcguy Author
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9 years ago
Thank you so much!
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