not eligible for suspension of sentence, probation, pardon or release on any basis except that the person may be eligible for commutation after the person has served at least thirty-five years. Also a person convicted of a first or second offense for the personal possession or use of a controlled substance must be placed on probation unless the person is also convicted of a violent offense. Incarceration may not be imposed as an initial condition of probation for a first offense. If a person convicted
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Sentencing and Punishment Paper Karen Peters CJS/200 03-31-2013 Brenda Barney Sentencing and Punishment Paper There are several philosophies used in the court systems that are used in determining what the punishment will be for criminals that are found guilty for the crimes they have committed. The four philosophical, reasons are used in juvenile and adult courts; they are retribution, incapacitation, deterrence, and rehabilitation. Juvenile courts are similar to how that adult court
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How can a Probation Officer assist an Offender that suffers from a Mental Illness? Keith Arvanitis Due Date: December 16h, 2015 Abstract I am writing this research paper as it affects me on a personal level. I chose this topic so I could learn more about the subject and use the information to better assist me in my dealings with the Maine Department of Corrections and with my day to day mental health issues. I was recently released from Maine State Prison on March 20th, 2015 after serving
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reflecting society’s values and ideals throughout the centuries. In the criminal justice system, corrections exist in more than one form. Not only do corrections refer to jails and prison systems but they also pertain to community-based programs, such as probation, parole, halfway houses, and treatment facilities. Past, present, and future trends in regard to the development and operation of institutional and community-based corrections vary between states but corrections have grown immensely since the early
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Calgary police, by then she was passed on the table. When officers asked her name, she provided them with a false identify. Once police figured out her real identity, it was then realized that she had several earlier convictions, and breached her probation order. This youth was charged with Misleading Justive-S.131(1) of the criminal code, Intoxication in public, obstructing
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Juvenile Justice and Rehabilitation When discussing rehabilitation or punishment for juvenile delinquents, I believe there should be rehabilitation over punishment. Granted there are numerous cases that completely warrant punishment, but punishment isn’t always the answer. Adults are usually given second, third and fourth chances to change their lives. And sometimes rehabilitation isn’t involved. I believe since adolescents still have plenty of time to get counseling or learn about themselves
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cognitive behavioral programs that have shown through research to reduce a youth’s likelihood to reoffend. continued on page 8 Yolo County CA Probation Department Achieving Positive Outcomes with Assessments.com With her County experiencing a dramatic 70% reduction in juvenile residential placement over a three-year period, the chief of Yolo County Probation was being questioned by other juvenile justice
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The status of a convicted offender who has been conditionally released from prison. 11. _______ probation. You are in jail and then, to your surprise, you are out on probation. 12. A style of policing marked by a concern for order maintenance. 13. An elected or appointed public official who presides over a court of law 17. Conditional freedom granted as long as the offender meets certain conditions. 19. Similar crimes should be punished with the same degree of severity. 20. An imprisonment strategy
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pesos. However, Giner immediately applied for probation, which was eventually granted by the court during Wednesday’s arraignment, the DoJ said. 2. Did ant prosecution results? Yes, because JJ Maria Giner pleaded guilty on Wednesday to hacking the government portal "gov.ph" and other government websites, making this the first Philippine hacking case to have ended in a conviction, the Department of Justice (DoJ) said. The granting of the probation will allow Giner to skip jail time but he will
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present the ethical, moral and legal issues that an advocate faces as well as their own opinion of advocacy and meditation integration. In addition the writer will also present their personal philosophy and individual approach to advocating for adult probation. Being an advocate can present ethical, moral and legal issues, ethical issues are presented everywhere within advocacy. Those advocates have the ethical responsibility to act with integrity and honesty. Advocates have the moral obligation to
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