"Write a 750- to 1,050-word paper (research style) analyzing the integral role sentencing plays in the criminal justice process and its effects on society. In your paper address the following points:
a. Describe the fundamental philosophies surrounding the purpose of sentencing.
b. Describe the factors that go into the determination of each specific sentence.
c. Analyze the debate surrounding capital punishment.
* Review 2 - 3 viewpoints for each side of the issue.
* Decide if the arguments are valid. Explain your rationale.
* Describe how this debate influences the decisions for punishment as a whole.
* This is an opportunity for you to look at the debate from an outside viewpoint.