Compare the sentencing guidelines of your state to the guidelines of another state and the guidelines at the federal level for each crime. Describe public policies and trends that influenced the sentencing guidelines in your state for the crimes you researched.
Summative Assessment: Public Policy and Sentencing Guidelines Sentencing guidelines are determined through best practice research and public policies. Criminal justice practitioners must be well-informed regarding public policies and trends that impact sentencing in order to uphold best practices. In this summative assessment, you look at your state’s sentencing guidelines for 2 crimes, as well as […]