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6 Cards in this Set
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The courtroom |
Local legal culture
Going rate Continuance Courtroom workgroup |
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Plea bargaining |
Administrative necessity
Plea bargains are much more prompt Reduces pretrial detention time Expedites referral to treatment, counseling or education programs |
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The jury |
Typically 12 members
Jury pool chosen from authorized lists Voir Dire Challenge for cause Peremptory challenge |
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goals of punishment |
Retribution
Deterrence General Specific Incapacitation Rehabilitation Restoration? |
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In June 1998 the Wisconsin Legislature enacted “1997 Wisconsin Act 283” (Act 283) creating a new criminal sentencing system
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This legislation eliminated parole by replacing the state's indeterminate sentencing system with a truth-in-sentencing model
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In June 1998 the Wisconsin Legislature enacted
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“1997 Wisconsin Act 283” (Act 283) creating a new criminal sentencing system
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