SENTENCING DECISIONS

1) Determinate sentence - specific number of years imprisonment

 2) Discrimination - treatment based on illegitimate criteria such as race

 3) Disparity - inconsistencies in sentencing

 4) Indeterminate sentence - judge imposes sentence range

 5) Mandatory minimum sentencing - defendants must serve a minimum term

 6) Normal penalties - courtroom workgroup assessment of appropriate penalties for typical crimes and criminals

 7) Sentencing guidelines - detailed guidelines for judges to impose sentences

 8) Pre-sentence investigation - report written by probation officer to aid judge in sentencing

 9) Truth in sentencing laws - defendant required to serve substantial portion of prison sentence