Determinate vs. Indeterminate Sentencing
Until the 1970s, most states provided inmates with a mechanism for early release at the discretion of a parole board under an indeterminate sentencing model. “Good time” was used as a mechanism for early release for determinate sentencing whereby inmates were eligible for a day reduction in their sentences. Since that time, determinate sentencing increasingly gained dominance until only very recently, when some states have started to question whether they should revert back to an indeterminate model. For this assignment, compare each sentencing model and provide examples of both.
Your 900–1,050-word essay should:
Describe indeterminate sentencing and how the parole works.
Outline the pros and cons of indeterminate sentencing.
Provide a minimum of two real-life examples of indeterminate sentencing. Check newspapers or online news sources.
Describe determinate sentencing.
Outline the pros and cons of determinate sentencing.
Explain the concept of “good time”
Provide a minimum of two real-life examples of determinate sentencing.
Format your work consistent with APA guidelines and include a title and reference page. Cite a minimum of three reliable sources within the body of your paper using in-text citations where appropriate. Determinate vs. Indeterminate Sentencing
Until the 1970s, most states provided inmates with a mechanism for early release at the discretion of a parole board under an indeterminate sentencing model. “Good time” was used as a mechanism for early release for determinate sentencing whereby inmates were eligible for a day reduction in their sentences. Since that time, determinate sentencing increasingly gained dominance until only very recently, when some states have started to question whether they should revert back to an indeterminate model. For this assignment, compare each sentencing model and provide examples of both.
Your 900–1,050-word essay should:
Describe indeterminate sentencing and how the parole works.
Outline the pros and cons of indeterminate sentencing.
Provide a minimum of two real-life examples of indeterminate sentencing. Check newspapers or online news sources.
Describe determinate sentencing.
Outline the pros and cons of determinate sentencing.
Explain the concept of “good time”
Provide a minimum of two real-life examples of determinate sentencing.
Format your work consistent with APA guidelines and include a title and reference page. Cite a minimum of three reliable sources within the body of your paper using in-text citations where appropriate.
Directions
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:
Your submission should include a title page and reference page in 10- to 12-point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable).
Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified as well as original and insightful.
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
Appropriate citation style should be followed.
You should also make sure to:
Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date.
Include introductory and concluding paragraphs and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
Use examples to support your discussion.
List all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cite them within the body of your paper using APA format and citation style. For more information on APA guidelines, visit Academic Tools.Directions
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, a successful paper must also meet the following criteria:
Your submission should include a title page and reference page in 10- to 12-point font (Arial, Courier, and Times New Roman are acceptable).
Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained.
Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified as well as original and insightful.
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
Appropriate citation style should be followed.
You should also make sure to:
Include a title page with full name, class name, section number, and date.
Include introductory and concluding paragraphs and demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
Use examples to support your discussion.
List all sources on a separate reference page at the end of your paper and cite them within the body of your paper using APA format and citation style. For more information on APA guidelines, visit Academic Tools.
