TRUTH IN SENTENCING

IN 1994, CONGRESS PASSED THE TRUTH IN SENTENCING INCENTIVE GRANTS LAW.  DISCUSS THE LAW, USING THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS TO GUIDE YOUR RESPONSE.

1.  DEFINE TRUTH IN SENTENCING

2. WHAT WAS THE TRUTH IN SENTENCING INCENTIVE GRANTS LAW DESIGNED TO ACCOMPLISH?

3.  WHAT OTHER MANDATORY SENTENCING MOVEMENTS IS TRUTH IN SENTENCING LINKED TO?  

4.  HOW HAS THE TRUTH IN SENTENCING INCENTIVE GRANT CHANGED THE WAY STATES SENTENCE OFFENDERS:  INCLUDE A DISCUSSION OF WHICH STATES COMPLIED WITH THE ACT.

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