week 4journal


All questions are worth 20 points:

  1. Discuss the legal philosopher H. L. A. Hart’s features of criminal punishments that are different from other sanctions.

2. Describe some significant victims’ rights legislation.

3. Discuss the different schools of thought regarding compensation.

4. Explain the difference between aggravating and mitigating factors.

5. What are the constitutional limitations that come into play regarding sentencing?