American Court System Structures Sentencing Options

Question Description

Using your textbook, discuss the American court system.

You should include the following in your discussion:

• a comparison of the sentencing and court structures of the American court system,
• a description and a comparison of indeterminate and structured sentencing,
• a description of the four sentencing options currently employed within the American sentencing structure, and
• provide examples where each would be an appropriate application for punishment.

Your completed assignment should be at least two pages in length. You are required to use at least your textbook.

All sources used must be referenced. Paraphrased and/or quoted materials must have accompanying in-text citations and references in APA format.

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