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Chapter 15 SENTENCING DECISIONS

America's Courts and the Criminal Justice System, International Edition 11th Edition by David W. Neubauer

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Chapter 15 SENTENCING DECISIONS

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. The most important factor in setting normal penalties is the
a. seriousness of the offense. c. persuasiveness of the prosecutor.
b. prior record of the offender. d. skill of the defense attorney.

 

ANS: A                   REF:  403                OBJ:  1

 

  1. Factors such as young age, lack of mental capacity, and lower social stability may have an influence on sentencing and are called
a. mitigating factors. c. latent and patent considerations.
b. positive and negative sanctions. d. exacerbating and exculpatory factors.

 

ANS: A                   REF:  409                OBJ:  1

 

  1. The California its three-strikes law was passed as a result of the murder of
a. Polly Klaas c. Aimee Willard
b. Tracy Stemmons d. Megan Kanka

 

ANS: A                   REF:  426                OBJ:  10

 

  1. Disparity refers to inconsistencies in sentencing. What is the principle topic of interest in disparity?
a. the decision making process c. the defendant’s attributes
b. the sentencing process d. use of sentencing guidelines

 

ANS: A                   REF:  410                OBJ:  2

 

  1. Courtroom work groups use “normal penalties” to guide sentencing.  What factors are considered at the sentencing stage?
a. seriousness of the crime, family ties, and defendant’s remorse
b. seriousness of the crime, prior criminal record, and aggravating or mitigating circumstances
c. seriousness of the crime and aggravating or mitigating circumstances
d. seriousness of the crime and prior criminal record

 

ANS: B                    REF:  408                OBJ:  1

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