Criminal Punishments

Each of your answers should be written using your own words. Do not copy and paste from your textbook or an Internet source. Simply copying from the book word-for-word does not show me that you understand the concepts.  Ensure you cite your work and add a reference(s) at the end of your journal. This assignment is designed to see if you are reading and understanding the material from your textbook and learning modules, so these should be the sources you are citing in your work. You should not need to do research from additional resources unless the question specifically asks you to do so; you should not be Googling the answers for these questions. Please review the Basic Citation 101 under the How to Cite Sources icon under the Start Here section if you need assistance.  As a criminal justice professional, it is imperative that you learn the finer aspects of writing.  Citing and referencing is part of the gradable criteria for your weekly work. Answer the following questions which are from this week’s readings and learning modules. Each question is worth 20 points.  Discuss the legal philosopher H. L. A. Hart’s features of criminal punishments that are different from other sanctions. Describe some significant victims’ rights legislation. Discuss the different schools of thought regarding compensation. Explain the difference between aggravating and mitigating factors. What are the constitutional limitations that come into play regarding sentencing?