Fixed Sentencing and Indeterminate Sentencing

Discipline: Criminal law

Type of Paper: Essay (any type)

Academic Level: Undergrad. (yrs 3-4)

Paper Format: APA

Pages: 2 Words: 400

Question

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 What Works in Sentencing?


 


 


Compare and contrast contemporary reasoning for adopting more fixed sentencing schemes with the reasoning for maintaining indeterminate sentencing. Evaluate the philosophical foundations and history. 150 words


 


 


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 The Need to Balance Habeas Corpus


 


 


Discuss the full balancing of interests that habeas corpus proceedings require. Assess the merits of the other interests that also need to be considered, according to the Rehnquist Court. How do you think social change has broadened the interests that must be considered? 150 Words each