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Define mandatory minimum sentences and sentencing guidelines. Referencing your text and resource materials, explain why we have mandatory minimum sentences and sentencing guidelines; what purpose

Define “mandatory minimum sentences” and “sentencing guidelines.” Referencing your text and resource materials, explain why we have mandatory minimum sentences and sentencing guidelines; what purpose do they serve? State your opinion as to whether mandatory minimum sentences help or hinder judicial efficiency and defend your position by explaining why and how they do so.
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JUS 261 Module Six Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric
The Module Six short paper explores the effect of criminal sentencing regulation on judicial efficiency. Referencing your text and online resources regarding
sentencing guidelines and mandatory minimum sentences, you will consider the relationship between the unique punishment phase of criminal litigation and the
caseloads and work flow of the court system.
Read Chapters 9 and 10 of
Judicial Process in America
, as well as the following module resources:

Reconsidering Mandatory Minimum Sentences: The Arguments for and Against Potential Reforms

Excerpt from Introduction to Federal Sentencing Guidelines

How Plea Bargains Are Making Jury Trials Obsolete
Specifically, the following
critical elements
must be addressed:

Definition:
Define “mandatory minimum sentences” and “sentencing guidelines.”

Purpose:
Referencing your textbook and resource materials, explain
why
we have mandatory minimum sentences and sentencing guidelines. What
purpose do they serve?

Opinion:
State your opinion as to whether mandatory minimum sentences help or hinder judicial efficiency and defend your position by explaining
why
and
how
they do so.
Guidelines for Submission:
Your short paper must be submitted as a one- to two-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New
Roman font, one-inch margins, and at least three sources cited in APA format.
Instructor Feedback:
This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information,
review
these instructions
.
Critical
Elements
Exemplary (100%)
Proficient (85%)
Needs Improvement (55%)
Not Evident (0%)
Value
Definition
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
includes specific and relevant
description of definitions based on
research
Provides accurate definitions for
mandatory sentences and
sentencing guidelines
Provides definitions for mandatory
sentences and sentencing
guidelines but the definitions are
inaccurate
Does not provide definitions for
mandatory sentences and
sentencing guidelines
30

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Purpose
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
includes specific and relevant
examples based on research
Explains the purpose of
mandatory minimum sentences
and sentencing guidelines using
specific details
Explains the purpose of
mandatory minimum sentences
and sentencing guidelines but
description is inaccurate and/or
lacks details
Does not explain the purpose of
mandatory minimum sentences
and sentencing guidelines
30
Opinion
Meets “Proficient” criteria and
includes specific and relevant
examples based on research
States opinion as to whether
mandatory minimum sentences
help or hinder judicial efficiency
and defends opinion using
supporting evidence
States opinion as to whether
mandatory minimum sentences
help or hinder judicial efficiency
but lacks specific evidence to
support opinion
Does not state opinion as to
whether mandatory minimum
sentences help or hinder judicial
efficiency
30
Articulation
of Response
Submission is free of errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, and organization
and is presented in a professional
and easy-to-read format
Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact readability
and articulation of main ideas
Submission has critical errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that prevent understanding of
ideas
10
Earned Total
100%

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