Asked by Linda Whitfield-Watkins on Sep 25, 2024

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The notion of incapacitation is reflected in such punishment policies as ______.

A) three-strikes legislation
B) mandatory minimum sentences
C) truth in sentencing
D) all of these

Incapacitation

A criminal justice philosophy aiming to prevent crime by detaining or restricting the movements of offenders to protect society.

Three-strikes

A legal principle mandating harsher sentences for repeat offenders, typically after three serious crimes.

Mandatory Minimum

A legal requirement that dictates the minimum sentence a judge must impose for a particular crime, reducing judicial discretion.

  • Review the importance of incapacitation, rehabilitation, and deterrence measures in criminal justice procedures.
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Akila Appuhamy4 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All of the given punishment policies - three-strikes legislation, mandatory minimum sentences, and truth in sentencing - are based on the notion of incapacitation, which aims to prevent the offender from committing further crimes by keeping them locked up for a longer period of time. Three-strikes legislation imposes a life sentence on an offender who commits three serious crimes, while mandatory minimum sentences require judges to impose a minimum sentence for certain crimes. Truth in sentencing policies mandate that offenders serve a significant portion of their sentence before being released, limiting the possibility of early release and potential re-offending.