Posted: January 11th, 2016

the advantages and disadvantages of split sentences and any other pertinent issues with regard to split sentencing.

A split sentence is one in which a juvenile is waived to adult court and then given a juvenile sanction and an adult sanction. If the offender fails the juvenile sanction, he or she will automatically be given the adult punishment.

-Research the advantages and disadvantages of split sentences and any other pertinent issues with regard to split sentencing.

-Address the following in 600 words:

1-What is split sentencing? Describe in detail.

2-Provide and describe 1–2 examples of split sentencing successes.

3-Provide and describe 1–2 examples of split sentencing failures.

4-Based on your research, is split sentencing an effective solution to a juvenile problem? Why or why not?

5-Many opponents feel that juvenile offenders issued a split sentence are simply getting off easy. Do you agree with this sentiment? Why or why not?