A 750-1,050 word paper analyzing the integral role sentencing plays in the criminal justice process and its effects on society. In your paper, address the following points:
* Describe the fundamental philosophies surrounding the purpose of sentencing.
* Describe the factors that go into the determination of each specific sentence.
* Analyze the debate surrounding capital punishment.
> Review 2 to 3 viewpoints on 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.