Punishment+and+Sentencing

Objectives:

 * describe the purposes of punishment and identify the sentencing goals the criminal justice system should prioritize
 * identify what and if particular forms of punishment achieve their intended goals
 * identify possible sentences to impose on the defendants in the Freeman/Parker cases if found guilty

Do Now:
Look at Handout 26 that is displayed on the board. Out of these 5 purposes, which one do you think is most important? Why? Be ready to share with a partner.
 * Think/Write/Pair/Share**

Lesson:
1. We will be discussing different types of punishment. We will go through a slide show called "Changing Images of Criminal Punishment," which shows forms of punishment used in Colonial Williamsburg. As we go through the slideshow, comment on the following:
 * the purpose of the punishments shown
 * whether the punishments seem appropriate to the types of crime described
 * whether any of the punishments would violate the rights of the accused
 * the possible effects some of these forms of punishment might have on the community

http://www.history.org/foundation/journal/spring03/branks.cfm#

2. Meet in your legal teams to first discuss what kind of affirmative defense best applies to your case. Next, use Handout 27 to figure out which sentence would apply to each possible charge. Record your responses in your Arraignment planner.

Homework:
Go back to your response you wrote for the Do Now. After the lesson today, what is the most important purpose of sentencing in the criminal justice system? Has your opinion changed? If it has, explain why. If it hasn't, also explain why.