Learning Objectives

14.1 Know the history of sentencing
14.2 Know whether a law imposes a civil penalty or criminal punishment
14.3 Know various approaches to sentencing
14.4 Understand the judicial sentencing process
14.5 Understand sentencing guidelines
14.6 Understand determinate sentences
14.7 Know cruel and unusual punishment
14.8 Understand sentencing and equal protection
14.9 Understand criminal appeals