Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 600-800 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

An alternative criminal sanction may be to confine a defendant to a mental facility for psychological or addiction treatment.

• In your opinion, should the defendant have a right to refuse the alternative sentence?
• Should suspended sanctions or community correction programs be part of a plea bargain, or should they be restricted to the sentencing phase only?